Attempt To Hit An Easy Target Crossword Clue

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We've checked our database and believe the answer is POTSHOT which was last seen in the The Guardian Quick crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is: POTSHOT

Updated: October 13, 2023 by Nicoli Westwood

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Rank		Letters	Answer	Clue
1	99%	7		Exact Match!
2	29%	8		A second attempt at something after the first attempt failed
3	26%	7		Attempt to hit the ball in baseball or softball

About This Clues Answer

We think the answer is "POTSHOT" which means:

noun

• A shot taken at an easy or casual target (as by a pothunter)
• Criticism aimed at an easy target and made without careful consideration

verb

• To fire potshots.

An example sentence would be:

• "He took a potshot at the target and missed."
• "The comedian took a potshot at the politicians in his stand-up routine."

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Source	#Number	Answer
The Guardian Quick30 Jan 2020	Down 5
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