Cryptic crossword clue
Trying giant, clumsy without charm 10

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 10 letter word ATTEMPTING

I've seen this crossword clue in Financial Times
A
T
T
E
M
P
T
I
N
G

Buddy explains!

The straight part
We know that "Trying" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case trying = attempting.
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.
Sadly, We don't have an explanation for this specific crossword clue yet.

What does ATTEMPTING mean?

ATTEMPTING 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.

Latest crossword clues with full explanations