This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Saturday, August 29, 2026 (42 Across). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Saturday puzzles are the hardest of the week and themeless, so clues are often deliberately misleading.
Answer length: 3 squares
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T _ _
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TRY as a word: To attempt; to endeavour. Followed by infinitive; To separate (precious metal etc.) from the ore by melting; to purify, refine.
TRY has been an answer 6 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since November 27, 2025.
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