The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 16 letter word WELL-INTENTIONED
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The straight part
We know that "Trying to help" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case trying to help = well-intentioned.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 WELL-INTENTIONED mean?
WELL-INTENTIONED adjective- Having good intentions, even if producing unfortunate results.