This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Monday, August 10, 2026 (15 Across). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Monday puzzles are the easiest of the week, so the clue is likely a plain definition.
Answer length: 4 squares
First letter
A _ _ _
First and last letters
A _ _ S
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AIMS as a word: Intention or goal; The point intended to be hit, or object intended to be attained or affected.
AIMS has been an answer 4 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since November 26, 2025.
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