If long, it's unlikely to succeed! (4)
I believe the answer is:
shot
(Other definitions for shot that I've seen before include "Gunned down - go - guess" , "Wounded" , "Short drink; attempt" , "Fired - pellet" , "Attempt (to kill?)" .)
I believe the answer is:
shot
(Other definitions for shot that I've seen before include "Gunned down - go - guess" , "Wounded" , "Short drink; attempt" , "Fired - pellet" , "Attempt (to kill?)" .)