What does the cryptic crossword clue "Attempt to keep close in (6)" mean?

The definition is "in". The wordplay uses charade, container. TRY (synonym of "Attempt") + END (synonym of "close") [container: "to keep"]; definition: "in" The answer is TRENDY.

Attempt to keep close in (6)

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