Filed from 83 published puzzles

AIM

Set to 65 different clues across 83 published puzzles, most often “Purpose” — The New York Times, Wednesday, 5 December 2007.

3 letters

Every clue on record, most used first

  • Purpose3 times

    The New York Times — Wednesday, 5 December 2007

  • Goal3 times

    The New York Times — Monday, 25 March 2002

  • Objective2 times

    The New York Times — Tuesday, 10 August 2010

  • Intent2 times

    The New York Times — Sunday, 11 July 2010

  • Marksman's skill2 times

    The New York Times — Thursday, 28 January 2010

  • Eye the bull's-eye2 times

    The New York Times — Sunday, 16 November 2008

  • Align the cross hairs2 times

    The New York Times — Tuesday, 28 October 2008

  • Point2 times

    The New York Times — Sunday, 1 July 2007

  • Order between "ready" and "fire"2 times

    The New York Times — Monday, 6 February 2006

  • Ready follower?2 times

    The New York Times — Sunday, 20 March 2005

  • Object2 times

    The New York Times — Sunday, 5 December 2004

  • Ambition2 times

    The New York Times — Sunday, 17 August 2003