Attempts

8 lettersnouncommon

Updated June 2026

Definition

Efforts or tries to achieve or complete something, often despite uncertainty about success. Instances of making an effort to accomplish, master, or solve something.

“After several attempts, she finally managed to solve the complex puzzle.”

Pronunciation

IPA

/əˈtɛmpts/

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Synonyms

tries effortsendeavoursbids

Word Game Tips

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Wordle

Contains three vowels (A, E) with double T; watch for -PTS ending pattern

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Scrabble

Worth 12 points; good for using double T and multiple consonant clusters

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