Tries too hard to make up for a weakness Crossword Clue

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40 Potential Answers:

RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% OVERCOMPENSATES Tries too hard to make up for a weakness (15)
3% SLAP Make-up (4) The Telegraph Cross Atlantic Nov 11, 2025
3% POOR Hard-up (4) (4) Mirror Quick Oct 22, 2025
3% OVERHEAT Make too hot (8) (8) Mirror Classic Oct 7, 2025
3% PRESSES Tries too hard. (7)
2% ALSO Too (4) Eugene Sheffer Nov 11, 2025
2% SHOTAT Tried to hit (6) Thomas Joseph Nov 8, 2025
2% MONO A third of tri- (4) Newsday Nov 5, 2025
2% NOUGHT Tried giving up cigarettes finally for new love (6) The Telegraph Toughie Nov 5, 2025
2% ROOSTERS They make wake-up calls (8) Newsday Nov 1, 2025
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