“What's aimed for”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “What's aimed for”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Thursday, May 21, 2026 puzzle.

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Letters 4
First letter G
Last letter L
G ? ? L

A 4-letter across entry from the Thursday puzzle

The Answer

G O A L

The answer to “What's aimed for” is GOAL

Letters 4
Direction Across
Published May 21, 2026

Letter analysis: the 4-letter answer

Vowels, consonants, and crossword construction notes
Unique 4 of 4 positions
Vowels 2 50% of word
Consonants 2 non-vowels
First letter G starts with

The clue “What's aimed for” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Thursday, May 21, 2026 as a across entry. The verified answer is GOAL — a 4-letter word that begins with G and ends with L.

This answer contains 2 vowels and 2 consonants. The Newsday Crossword is published daily by Newsday on Long Island and edited by Stan Newman, whose Saturday Stumper is widely considered one of the toughest mainstream crosswords in print.

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Frequently asked questions about “What's aimed for”

What is the answer to “What's aimed for” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is GOAL — a 4-letter word that appeared as a across entry on Thursday, May 21, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “What's aimed for”?

The answer GOAL contains 4 letters.

Was “What's aimed for” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Across entry.

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