Tried hard

Vincent Tenaglia

Published March 11, 2025 · Updated 9:30 AM

THE ANSWER IS

The answer is EXERTED.

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Why it fits

EXERTED is the 7-letter answer to “Tried hard” in the March 11, 2025 Lexigo puzzle. Every answer must also trace a connected path across touching hexagons, with each word linking to its neighbors in the chain—so EXERTED both satisfies the clue and fits the day’s board.