Shoot at is a term that can be used to describe the action of aiming and firing a weapon at a target. The crossword solutions SNIPE (5 letters), TRYFOR (6 letters), and FIREUPON (8 letters) all refer to this same action. Snipe is a verb meaning to shoot at a target from a concealed or distant position. Tryfor is a verb meaning to make an attempt to hit a target with a projectile. Fireupon is a verb meaning to shoot at a target with a gun or other weapon.