Gave it a go (5)

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tried

'gave it a go' is the definition.
(I've seen this in another clue)

This is all the clue.

(Other definitions for tried that I've seen before include "heard in court" , "Attempted" , "Had a crack" , "Made an effort" , "Endeavoured" .)

I've seen this clue in The New York Times.

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