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Make A Stab At Crossword Clue

There are 2 exact and 142 possible answers.
We've checked our database and believe the answer is TRY which was last seen in the New York Times crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is: TRY

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199%3Exact Match!
295%11Exact Match!
326%10Make an effective stab at providing a short survey

About This Clues Answer

We think the answer is "TRY" which means:

    noun
  • • Earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
  • verb
  • • Make an effort or attempt
  • • Put to the test, as for its quality, or give experimental use to
  • • Put on trial or hear a case and sit as the judge at the trial of
  • • Take a sample of
  • • Examine or hear (evidence or a case) by judicial process
  • • Give pain or trouble to
  • • Test the limits of
  • • Melt (fat or lard) in order to separate out impurities
  • • Put on a garment in order to see whether it fits and looks nice
  • adjective
  • • Fine, excellent.

An example sentence would be:

  • • "I will try my best to finish the project on time."
  • • "Please try to remain calm during the presentation."

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Clue Last Found In...

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New York Times22 Mar 1977 Across 24
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