Shots in the dark is a phrase that refers to an attempt at something without any prior knowledge or experience. In this context, it can be broken down into two words: 'shots' and 'guesses'. The first word, 'shots', can be further broken down into the 5-letter word 'stabs', which means to make a sudden, forceful thrust with a pointed object. The second word, 'guesses', can be further broken down into the 7-letter word 'guesses', which means to form an opinion or conclusion without sufficient evidence. Together, these two words form the phrase 'shots in the dark', which is used to describe an attempt at something without any prior knowledge or experience.