Tastes (4)
'tastes' is the definition.
(I've seen this in another clue)
This is all the clue.
(Other definitions for sips that I've seen before include "Takes small mouthfuls" , "Drinks slowly" .)
'tastes' is the definition.
('try' can be a synonym of 'taste')
This is the entire clue.
(Other definitions for tries that I've seen before include "Scoring moves in rugby" , "Attempts" .)