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• Had a stab at what happened in court
• Sampled last of cider in new diet
• Attempted, as this puzzle?
• After capture, Charles I was restricted, king being held
• "I ___ so hard" Linkin Park lyric
• Police "Though I've ___ before to tell her of the feelings I have for her"
• Made an effort, though tired out
• Had a sample of
• Handled, as a case
• Strained, e.g
• _____ and found wanting
• Didn't just watch
• ___ and true
• In odd pieces, tart I held to be tasted
• Made an effort, being weary, a bit confused inside