The term TRIED TO LOSE can be solved by three different crossword solutions: DIETED (6 letters), ATELESS (7 letters), and WENTONADIET (11 letters). DIETED is a verb meaning TO restrict oneself TO small amounts of food or certain types of food in order TO LOSE weight. ATELESS is an adjective meaning without effort or trying, which could refer TO someone not trying TO LOSE weight. WENTONADIET is a verb phrase meaning TO begin a diet in order TO LOSE weight. All three solutions are related TO the idea of trying TO LOSE weight.