The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 5 letter word OPTED , but the solution may also be HAD AT which is one of the most recent solution (2023 in New York Times).
Went (for) crossword clue answers
Here's a list of possible crossword answers ranked by the most likely to least likely.
| Answer | Likelyness | Letters |
|---|---|---|
| OPTED | 28 % | 5 |
| CHOSE | 24 % | 5 |
| LIKED | 13 % | 5 |
| AIMEDAT | 6 % | 7 |
| RETAILED | 6 % | 8 |
| DUG | 4 % | 3 |
| COST | 4 % | 4 |
| CHASED | 2 % | 6 |
| ELECTED | 2 % | 7 |
| PURSUED | 2 % | 7 |
| HOMEDINON | 2 % | 9 |
| MADEAT | 2 % | 6 |
| VIED | 2 % | 4 |
| ATTEMPTED | 2 % | 9 |
| BIT | 2 % | 3 |
| HAD AT | 2 % | 6 |
Why may HAD-AT be the right solution?
The phrase "went for" can be understood as meaning "had at" in this context. "Had at" implies pursuing or attempting to acquire something, which aligns with the idea of going for something. Therefore, "HAD AT" is the right solution.
Words with a meaning similar to the clue: Went (for)
These words may or may not be a possible solution to this crosswords clue.- went over
- wente
- went out
- going to
- going
- going on
- headed
- goings
- ended up
- entered
- goest
- ordered
Crossword Answer definitions
OPTED verb- To choose; select.
More crossword clues leading to the same solutions
Here's a few more crossword clues - all leading to the identical solution
More clues leading to the result OPTED
- Chose
- Made a decision
- Made a call
- Made a choice
- Made a pick
- Came to a decision
- Made up one's mind
- Made one's mind up
- Decided
- Elected
More clues leading to the result CHOSE
- Went for
- Opted for
- Elected
- Said "That one"
- Picked
- Selected
- Picked out
- Ordered from the menu
- Voted for
- Embraced
More clues leading to the result LIKED
- Cottoned to
- Popular
- Took a shine to
- Enjoyed
- Went for
- Regarded favorably
- Was sweet on
- Found favorable
- Appreciated
- Well-thought-of
More clues leading to the result AIMEDAT
- Tried to hit
- Went for
- Drew a bead on
- Strove for
- Pointed toward, as a rifle
- Targeted
- Tried for
- Took as a target
- Set one's sights on
- Meant to attract
More clues leading to the result RETAILED
- Sold
- Went (for)
- Sold to the consumer.
- Sold to the public.
- Sold to the ultimate consumer.
- Told in detail.
- Passed on to others.
- Sold to the customer.
- Sold, in a way.
- Sold in small quantities
More clues leading to the result DUG
- Liked, in the 60's
- Used a shovel
- Grooved on
- Made a hole
- Got into
- Really got into
- Excavated
- Appreciated
- Made like a marmot
- Did archaeological work
More clues leading to the result COST
- __-effective
- __-justify (make a business case for)
- Asking price
- Price
- Part of COLA
- Sell for
- Go for
- "What does it ___?"
- Number on a jacket
- Tag line?
More clues leading to the result CHASED
- Was on the heels of
- Pursued
- Went after
- Ran after
- Took after
- Tried to catch
- Drove off
- Followed rapidly
- Embossed.
- Pursued.
More clues leading to the result ELECTED
- Chosen
- Put into office
- Sent to Washington
- Put in office
- In
- Voted into office
- Chose
- Voted in
- Picked
- Sent to the Hill
More clues leading to the result PURSUED
More clues leading to the result HOMEDINON
More clues leading to the result MADEAT
More clues leading to the result VIED
- Competed
- Contended
- Was a contender (for)
- Contested
- Had a contest
- Strove
- Went head-to-head
- Was in a contest
- Strove, as for superiority
- Locked horns
More clues leading to the result ATTEMPTED
More clues leading to the result BIT
- A chuck holds it
- Part of a stand-up's act
- Took the bait
- Small theatrical part
- Tiny amount
- Fed from, as a vampire or a mosquito
- Drill piece
- Comic shtick
- Rein check
- Came down on your elbows?