What is the answer to "Strove to be as good as"?

The most common answer is EMULATED. However, there is 1 possible answer to this clue.

How many letters does the answer have?

The answer EMULATED has 8 letters.

When was this clue last used?

This clue was most recently seen in 2025.

How difficult is this clue?

We rate this clue as Easy difficulty.

Strove to be as good as Crossword Clue Answer

Looking for Strove to be as good as? This 8-letter clue recently appeared in the New Yorker August 20, 2025 puzzle. Find the answer below to complete your crossword.

Strove to be as good as Crossword Answer

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Strove to be as good as Crossword Clue FAQ

What is the 8-letter answer to "Strove to be as good as" crossword clue?

The answer to the "Strove to be as good as" crossword clue is EMULATED. This answer contains 8 letters and was confirmed in the New Yorker puzzle.

Which crossword used "Strove to be as good as" clue?

This crossword clue most recently appeared in the New Yorker puzzle on August 20, 2025. Daily crossword puzzles often reuse popular clues, so this clue may appear again in future puzzles from the same publication or others.