Desired result Crossword Clue

While searching our database we found 1 possible solution for the: Desired result crossword clue. This crossword clue was last seen on November 24 2023 in the popular Newsday Crossword puzzle. The solution we have for Desired result has a total of 3 letters.

RankAnswerCluePublisher
99%AIMDesired resultNewsday
20%MISFIREFail to achieve the desired resultWall Street Journal

Definition

To point or direct a missile weapon, or a weapon which propels as missile, towards an object or spot with the intent of hitting it; as, to aim at a fox, or at a target.
To direct the indention or purpose; to attempt the accomplishment of a purpose; to try to gain; to endeavor; -- followed by at, or by an infinitive; as, to aim at distinction; to aim to do well.
To guess or conjecture.
To direct or point, as a weapon, at a particular object; to direct, as a missile, an act, or a proceeding, at, to, or against an object; as, to aim a musket or an arrow, the fist or a blow (at something); to aim a satire or a reflection (at some person or vice).
The pointing of a weapon, as a gun, a dart, or an arrow, in the line of direction with the object intended to be struck; the line of fire; the direction of anything, as a spear, a blow, a discourse, a remark, towards a particular point or object, with a view to strike or affect it.
The point intended to be hit, or object intended to be attained or affected.
Intention; purpose; design; scheme.
Conjecture; guess.

Recent Usage in Crossword Puzzles:

  • Newsday: Nov 24, 2023
  • Wall Street Journal: Aug 14, 2023

Related Crossword Clues

If you have already solved this crossword clue and are looking for the main post then head over to Newsday Crossword November 24 2023 Answers