Crossword Puzzle Take a -- (attempt)

Clue: Take a -- (attempt)

Takeover attempt (e.g. POWERPLAY with 9 letters)
Internet giant that recently fought Microsoft's hostile takeover attempt (YAHOO with 5 letters)
Scrap a launch attempt (ABORT with 5 letters)
Cut short, as an attempt (ABORTIVE with 8 letters)
Give it ___ (attempt to do) (AGO with 3 letters)
Give it ___ (make an attempt) (e.g. AGO with 3 letters)
An attempt (e.g. AGO with 3 letters)
Attempt to date (ASKOUT with 6 letters)
Attempt to consummate a date (ASKUP with 5 letters)
Take ___ at (attempt) (ASTAB with 5 letters)