The Clue
Billiards shot (4 letter answer)
The Answer
STAB
Tags
Notes
The answer STAB is seen frequently, appearing about once every 60 puzzles.
Related Clues
Attempt
Bayonet
Conjecture
Effort
Knife
Lance
Make a ___ at
Pierce
Puncture
Thrust
Transfix
Try
Attack with a knife
Awkward try
Bats backward
Billiard shot
Blind shot
Brief effort
Brief try
Dagger thrust
Harpoon, e.g.
Knife wound
Poke with a pike
Seize with a toothpick
Shaky attempt
Stick with a knife
Sudden pain
Take ___ t
Take a ___ at (try)
Use a dagger
Use a kris
Use a poniard
Wild guess
Wild try
Sneaky back wound
Sudden, painful sensation
Definition
STAB as a noun:
1. (pang, stab, twinge) = a sudden sharp feeling; "pangs of regret"; "she felt a stab of excitement"; "twinges of conscience"
2. (stab, thrust, knife thrust) = a strong blow with a knife or other sharp pointed instrument; "one strong stab to the heart killed him"
3. (shot, stab) = informal words for any attempt or effort; "he gave it his best shot"; "he took a stab at forecasting"
STAB as a verb:
1. (knife, stab) = use a knife on; "The victim was knifed to death"
2. (stab, jab) = stab or pierce; "he jabbed the piece of meat with his pocket knife"
3. (jab, prod, stab, poke, dig) = poke or thrust abruptly; "he jabbed his finger into her ribs"