The Clue
Pink (4 letter answer)
The Answer
STAB
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Notes
The answer STAB is seen frequently, appearing about once every 60 puzzles.
Related Clues
Attempt
Knife
Pang
Pierce
Plunge in
Puncture
Skewer
Stick
Thrust
Try
Whack
Attack with a knife
Bayonet, e.g.
Blind guess
Brief effort
A go at it
Knife wound
Seize with a toothpick
Sharp pain
Stick with a toothpick
Stiletto thrust
Uncertain effort
Use a dirk
Use a poniard
Wild guess
Wound for Cassio
Boxer's hard jab
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"