Tries Afresh At A Second Attempt

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Updated: October 14, 2023

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	99%	5		Exact Match!
noun • An examination taken a second time. verb • To take an examination a second time.
	38%	8		A second attempt at something after the first attempt failed
noun • an approach that fails and gives way to another attempt
	29%	8		Tries, tries again
verb • to say, state, or perform again • run or be performed again

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The Guardian Cryptic28 Mar 2002	Across 19
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