Something to shoot at … or shoot for NYT Crossword Clue

By Emre Parlak / June 10, 2026

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Crossword Answer

1 ? G

2 ? O

3 ? A

4 ? L

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Hint 1

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Reveal Hint

Think of what you aim for in both sports and life.

Hint 2

meaning

Reveal Hint

A ???? is an aim or desired result that a person or team works to achieve.

Hint 3

explanation

Reveal Hint

The clue plays on the dual meaning of 'shoot.' In sports, a '????' is a target to aim at, such as in soccer or hockey. Figuratively, a '????' is also an objective or ambition that one strives to achieve.

Hint 4

another clue

Reveal Hint

Loooong cry at a soccer match, Word elongated by an excited soccer announcer, perhaps, Score for a skater, Target, hockey score

NYT Midi Crossword June 10 2026 Answers

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1 ? B
2 ? E
3 ? E
4 ? A
5 ? N
6 ? G
7 ? E
8 ? L
9 ? S
10 ? A
? C
? D
11 ? C
12 ? N
? A
? R
? R
? O
? W
13 ? G
? O
? A
? L
14 ? T
? R
? A
? N
? C
? E
15 ? M
? A
16 ? G
? I
? C
? M
? I
? K
? E
17 ? G
18 ? R
? A
? I
? L
19 ? P
? E
? S
? T
20 ? M
? A
? M
? M
? A
21 ? M
22 ? I
? A
23 ? O
? W
? E
24 ? R
? I
? M
25 ? L
26 ? A
27 ? W
28 ? L
? E
? A
? P
29 ? A
? D
? A
30 ? U
31 ? R
32 ? G
? E
33 ? M
? A
34 ? D
? M
? A
? X
35 ? M
? &
? M
? S
36 ? I
? C
? E
? A
? G
? E
37 ? A
? B
? C
? S
38 ? T
? I
? R
? E
? D

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Clue Analysis

The 4-letter answer to “Something to shoot at … or shoot for” in the NYT Midi puzzle June 10 2026 is GOAL.

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A: The most common and recent 4-letter answer for "Something to shoot at ... or shoot for" is GOAL.

A: The clue plays on the dual meaning of 'shoot.' In sports, a 'goal' is a target to aim at, such as in soccer or hockey. Figuratively, a 'goal' is also an objective or ambition that one strives to achieve.

A: This clue was last seen in the NYT Midi Crossword on June 10, 2026.

A: A goal is an aim or desired result that a person or team works to achieve.

A: Loooong cry at a soccer match, Word elongated by an excited soccer announcer, perhaps, Score for a skater, Target, hockey score

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