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Takes A Stab At Crossword Clue

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We've checked our database and believe the answer is ATTEMPTS which was last seen in the New York Times crossword.
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We think the answer is "ATTEMPTS" which means:

    noun
  • • Earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
  • • The act of attacking
  • verb
  • • Make an effort or attempt
  • • Enter upon an activity or enterprise

An example sentence would be:

  • • "He made several attempts to solve the puzzle."
  • • "The thief was arrested after multiple failed attempts to break into the house."

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New York Times05 Apr 1976 Down 36
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