Crossword answer
EFFORT
6 letters · Used for 6 different clues · 20 appearances · Last seen Evening Standard, August 2, 2026
Letter pattern
EFFORT
Clues that lead to EFFORT
Most recent firstClueLettersPuzzleLast seen
Exertion6Evening StandardAug 2, 2026
Attempt to get the keys to the garrison6Evening StandardAug 15, 2025
"I made an ___ to save money" (attempt)6Daily ThemedJul 29, 2023
For the little creature carrying it, it’s a strain6Evening StandardApr 21, 2023
Something you’re trying hard to make6Evening StandardApr 8, 2022
Attempt6Evening StandardJan 18, 2022
About EFFORT in crosswords
EFFORT is a 6-letter answer that has appeared 20 times in our database across 6 different clues. It was most recently the answer to “Exertion” in the Evening Standard crossword on August 2, 2026.
Other 6-letter answers
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EXPERTSkilful
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SATURNPlanet
EVOKESSuggests it's OK to interrupt women
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TUMBLEFall
CREEDSDoctrines
TRYOUTAudition
ASSAILAttack
REMAINContinue unchanged (6)
GETSETPrepare
HEARST“Citizen Kane” inspiration
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Every appearance of EFFORT (20)
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Aug 2, 2026
Exertion · Evening Standard · 5 Across
Jun 17, 2026
Exertion · The Independent · 3 Down
May 1, 2026
Exertion · The Independent · 15 Down
Jan 11, 2026
Exertion · Newsday · Down
Aug 15, 2025
Attempt to get the keys to the garrison · Evening Standard · 22 Down
Feb 5, 2025
Exertion · Evening Standard · 1 Down
Sep 1, 2024
Exertion · The Independent · 16 Across
Aug 21, 2023
Exertion · Evening Standard · 1 Across
Jul 29, 2023
"I made an ___ to save money" (attempt) · Daily Themed · 4 Down
Apr 21, 2023
For the little creature carrying it, it’s a strain · Evening Standard · 36 Across
Jan 20, 2023
Exertion · Evening Standard · 1 Across
Apr 8, 2022
Something you’re trying hard to make · Evening Standard · 31 Across
Jan 18, 2022
Attempt · Evening Standard · 10 Across
Oct 26, 2021
Exertion · Evening Standard · 21 Down
Apr 1, 2021
Exertion · Evening Standard · 5 Across
Aug 14, 2020
Attempt to get the keys to the garrison · Evening Standard · 22 Down
Aug 26, 2019
Exertion · Evening Standard · 30 Down
Jul 16, 2019
Attempt · Evening Standard · 5 Across
Dec 3, 2018
Exertion · Evening Standard · 1 Down
May 11, 2018
For the little creature carrying it, it’s a strain · Evening Standard · 36 Across