The term TRIED TO WIN OVER can be summarized by two crossword solutions: ROMANCED (8 letters) and WOOED (5 letters). ROMANCING is an act of expressing love and admiration for someone, usually with the intention of starting a romantic relationship. WOOING is similar to romancing, but it is more focused on trying to win someone's favor or affection. Both terms imply that someone is attempting to gain the affections of another person.