The term 'TOOK A SHOT' can be broken down into five different crossword solutions: TRIED (5 letters), GUESSED (7 letters), FIRED (5 letters), DRANK (5 letters), and SNIPED (6 letters). To 'TRY' something means to attempt it, while 'GUESSING' is an educated guess. 'FIRING' is the act of shooting a gun, while 'drinking' is the act of consuming a liquid. Finally, 'sniping' is the act of shooting at a target from a concealed location. Taken together, these five solutions suggest that the phrase 'Took a Shot' is a metaphor for taking a risk or attempting something difficult.