Cryptic crossword clue
Level about right for one making an effort

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 5 letter word TRIER

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The straight part
We know that "one making an effort" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case one making an effort = trier.
The cryptic/wordplay part
In cryptic crossword there's often an wordplay/cryptic part as well.
This part involves a more complex hint, such as an anagram, homophone, hidden word, etc.
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What does TRIER mean?

TRIER noun
  1. One who tries; one who makes experiments or examines anything by a test or standard.
  2. An instrument used for sampling something.
  3. One who tries judicially.
  4. A person appointed by law to try challenges of jurors; a trior.
  5. That which tries or approves; a test.

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