The Clue
Wild attempt (4 letter answer)
The Answer
STAB
Tags
Notes
The answer STAB is seen frequently, appearing about once every 60 puzzles.
Related Clues
Attempt
Crack
Effort
Knife
Make a ___ at
Pang
Pierce
Puncture
Shot
Stick
Take a ___ at
Try
Awkward try
Bayonet, e.g.
Billiards shot
Blind guess
Casca thrust
A go at it
Harpoon, e.g.
Poke holes in
Poke with a pike
Shaky attempt
Stick with a knife
Stick with a toothpick
Take a ___ at (try)
Uneducated guess
Use a dagger
Use a poniard
Use a shiv
Wild guess
Wild try
Wound for Cassio
Emulate Brutus or Casca
More than a twinge
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"