The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 6 letter word AIMING which also is the latest solution we found used in Newsday in 2011.
Trying (for) crossword clue answers
Here's a list of possible crossword answers ranked by the most likely to least likely.
| Answer | Likelyness | Letters |
|---|---|---|
| AIMING | 50 % | 6 |
| OUTTO | 50 % | 5 |
Words with a meaning similar to the clue: Trying (for)
These words may or may not be a possible solution to this crosswords clue.- attempting
- try for
- endeavoring
- tried
- seeking
- wanting
- striving
- endeavouring
- looking
- looking for
- attempt
- intending
Crossword Answer definitions
AIMING verb- To point or direct a missile, or a weapon which propels as missile, towards an object or spot with the intent of hitting it
- To direct the intention or purpose; to attempt the accomplishment of a purpose; to try to gain; to endeavor;—followed by at, or by an infinitive
- To direct or point (e.g. a weapon), at a particular object; to direct, as a missile, an act, or a proceeding, at, to, or against an object
- To direct (something verbal) towards a certain person, thing, or group
- To guess or conjecture.
- The act of one who aims.
More crossword clues leading to the same solutions
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More clues leading to the result AIMING
- Not just peeing in whatever direction
- Intending to fire
- Action before a firing
- Action before a shot
- Getting ready to shoot
- Gunner's activity
- It precedes firing
- Drawing a bead
- Intending
- Sharpshooter's action