The Clue
Wield a poniard (4 letter answer)
The Answer
STAB
Tags
Notes
The answer STAB is seen frequently, appearing about once every 60 puzzles.
Related Clues
Attempt
Effort
Knife
Lance
Penetrate
Pierce
Pink
Puncture
Shot
Skewer
Take a ___ at
Try
Attack with a dagger
Attack with a knife
Billiards shot
Blind shot
Brief attempt
Dagger wound
A go at it
Poke holes in
Poke with a pike
Run through
Shaky attempt
Take ___ t
Uncertain effort
Use a dagger
Use a dirk
Use a kris
Use a poniard
Wild guess
Wild try
Sudden, sharp sensation
Use a knife or fork
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"