The Clue
Stab (7 letter answer)
The Answer
ATTEMPT
Tags
Notes
The answer ATTEMPT is rarely seen, appearing only about once every 1000 puzzles.
Related Clues
Crack
Endeavor
Essay
Tackle
Try
Make a stab at
Take a whack at
Give it a go
Definition
ATTEMPT as a noun:
1. (attempt, effort, endeavor, endeavour, try) = earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something; "made an effort to cover all the reading material"; "wished him luck in his endeavor"; "she gave it a good try"
2. (attack, attempt) = the act of attacking; "attacks on women increased last year"; "they made an attempt on his life"
ATTEMPT as a verb:
1. (try, seek, attempt, essay, assay) = make an effort or attempt; "He tried to shake off his fears"; "The infant had essayed a few wobbly steps"; "The police attempted to stop the thief"; "He sought to improve himself"; "She always seeks to do good in the world"
2. (undertake, set about, attempt) = enter upon an activity or enterprise