The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 5 letter word TRIED which also is the latest solution we found used in LA Times in 2024.
Gave it a shot crossword clue answers
Here's a list of possible crossword answers ranked by the most likely to least likely.
| Answer | Likelyness | Letters |
|---|---|---|
| TRIED | 100 % | 5 |
Why may TRIED be the right solution?
The answer "TRIED" fits the clue "Gave it a shot" because it means attempting or making an effort to do something.
Words with a meaning similar to the clue: Gave it a shot
These words may or may not be a possible solution to this crosswords clue.- tried
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Crossword Answer definitions
TRIED adjective- Tested, hence, proven to be firm or reliable.
- Put on trial, taken before a lawcourt.
- To attempt; to endeavour. Followed by infinitive.
- To divide; to separate.
- To test, to work out.
- To experiment, to strive.
- To lie to in heavy weather under just sufficient sail to head into the wind.
- To strain; to subject to excessive tests.
- (used with another verb) To want
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