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 2014.
Took a crack at crossword clue answers
Here's a list of possible crossword answers ranked by the most likely to least likely.
| Answer | Likelyness | Letters |
|---|---|---|
| TRIED | 50 % | 5 |
| ESSAYED | 50 % | 7 |
Words with a meaning similar to the clue: Took a crack at
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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
More crossword clues leading to the same solutions
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More clues leading to the result TRIED
- Took one's best shot
- __ and true
- True's companion
- True's partner
- Took a stab at
- Attempted
- Gave it a shot
- Made an effort
- Assayed
- Gave it a go