"We gave ___ best shot" Crossword Clue

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"We gave ___ best shot" Crossword Answer

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SHOT (noun)
1. an estimate based on little or no information
2. a solid missile discharged from a firearm
SHOT (adjective)
1. varying in color when seen in different lights or from different angles
BEST (noun)
1. Canadian physiologist (born in the United States) who assisted F. G. Banting in research leading to the discovery of insulin (1899-1978)
2. the person who is most outstanding or excellent; someone who tops all others
BEST (adjective)
1. (comparative and superlative of `well’) wiser or more advantageous and hence advisable
2. (superlative of `good’) having the most positive qualities
BEST (adverb)
1. from a position of superiority or authority
BEST (verb)
1. get the better of

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Down

1. Pound sterling, to Brits

2. 'What are you ___ these days?'

3. So much

4. NOUN: "supreme self-confidence"

5. ___-plunk (coin-thrown-in-a-fountain sound)

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