Take a shot (at)' is an idiom that means to take a chance or RISK something. The crossword solutions for this term are SNIPE, RISK, ATTEMPT, TRY, GUESS, GOFOR, and TRYFOR. All of these words can be used to describe the act of taking a chance or trying something new. SNIPE is a verb meaning to shoot at a target from a concealed place. RISK is a noun meaning the possibility of suffering harm or loss. ATTEMPT is a verb meaning to TRY to do something. TRY is a verb meaning to make an effort to do something. GUESS is a verb meaning to form an opinion without having enough information. GOFOR is a verb meaning to make an effort to achieve something. TRYFOR is a verb meaning to make an effort to obtain something.