The term 'Took a Stab at?' can be answered with six different crossword solutions: lunged (6 letters), bayoneted (9 letters), GUESSED (7 letters), tried (5 letters), hadago (6 letters), and ESSAYED (7 letters). Lunged is an action of thrusting oneself forward suddenly, usually with the intention of attacking. Bayoneted is a similar action, but with a bayonet, which is a long knife or sword-like weapon that is attached to the muzzle of a rifle. GUESSED is an action of making an educated guess or estimation. Tried is an action of making an effort to do something. Hadago is an archaic term for lunging or thrusting oneself forward. ESSAYED is an action of attempting or trying something.