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Took A Stab At Crossword Clue

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adjective satellite

• tested and proved useful or correct

• tested and proved to be reliable

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noun

• the act of moving forward suddenly

• (fencing) an attacking thrust made with one foot forward and the back leg straight and with the sword arm outstretched forward

verb

• make a thrusting forward movement

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noun

• an analytic or interpretive literary composition

• a tentative attempt

verb

• make an effort or attempt

• put to the test, as for its quality, or give experimental use to

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New York Times21 Apr 2003 Across 41
New York Times23 May 1997 Down 7
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