Speakur

Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

take a crack at

Word Rarity Uncommon

Frequency: Zipf frequency 4.39 in modern English

Syllables
take a crack- at
IPA
24
Scrabble Score
12
Letters
2
Syllables
6
Unique Chars

Meaning

verb

Synonym of take a stab at.

Example Sentences

Inflected Forms

takes a crack at (present, singular) taking a crack at (participle, present) took a crack at (past) taken a crack at (participle, past) have a crack at (alternative)

Phrases

hard nut to crack

Frequently Paired Words

hard nut to crack

Synonyms

take a stab at

Questions

What does take a crack at mean?
Synonym of take a stab at.

How to pronounce take a crack at

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