Goes for (8 letters)

{ Answer }

ATTEMPTS

{ Related Clues }

Cracks
Essays
Stabs
Takes a stab at

{ Tags }

attempts, cracks, essays, goes, stab, stabs, takes

{ Notes }

The answer ATTEMPTS is rarely seen, appearing only about once every 1600 puzzles.

{ Definition }

ATTEMPT as a noun:

1. (attempt, effort, endeavor, endeavour, try) = earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something; "made an effort to cover all the reading material"; "wished him luck in his endeavor"; "she gave it a good try"

2. (attack, attempt) = the act of attacking; "attacks on women increased last year"; "they made an attempt on his life"

ATTEMPT as a verb:

1. (try, seek, attempt, essay, assay) = make an effort or attempt; "He tried to shake off his fears"; "The infant had essayed a few wobbly steps"; "The police attempted to stop the thief"; "He sought to improve himself"; "She always seeks to do good in the world"

2. (undertake, set about, attempt) = enter upon an activity or enterprise