Cryptic crossword clue
Tried exposing matter with Mike Pence and Senator Cruz 9

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 9 letter word ATTEMPTED

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What does ATTEMPTED mean?

ATTEMPTED verb
  1. To try.
  2. To try to move, by entreaty, by afflictions, or by temptations; to tempt.
  3. To try to win, subdue, or overcome.
  4. To attack; to make an effort or attack upon; to try to take by force.
ATTEMPTED adjective
  1. Tried, with the connotation of failure.

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