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NYT Daily • September 2, 2025

Try earnestly to get

Answer:

WORK FOR

Hint:

Not available

Explanation:

The clue "Try earnestly to get" hints at putting in effort to obtain something, which directly matches "WORK FOR." The word "try" suggests action or labor, while "earnestly" reinforces the idea of serious effort. There’s no hidden wordplay here—it’s a straightforward definition where the answer simply means to strive or labor in pursuit of a goal.

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