The Clue
Thrust at (4 letter answer)
The Answer
STAB
Tags
Notes
The answer STAB is seen frequently, appearing about once every 60 puzzles.
Related Clues
Attempt
Knife
Pierce
Stick
Take a ___ at
Thrust
Try
Attack with a knife
Awkward try
Blind guess
Blind shot
Brief attempt
Brief effort
Casca thrust
A go at it
Knife wound
Pierce with a fork
Pin, in a way
Run through
Shaky attempt
Stick with a knife
Sudden pain
Use a dagger
Use a dirk
Use a poniard
Wild guess
Wild try
Emulate Brutus or Casca
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"