This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Thursday, October 8, 2026 (10 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Thursday puzzles often have a trick, such as a rebus (several letters in one square) or answers that bend the rules.
Answer length: 3 squares
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AIM as a word: Intention or goal; The point intended to be hit, or object intended to be attained or affected.
AIM has been an answer 8 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since November 4, 2025.
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