Goals

Archive answer — October 3, 2026

2 Down

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Clue explained

“AIMS” is the published 4-letter fill for 2 Down. Use the crossing letters in the grid below to verify how it fits.

Clue type:
Crossword fill

Boston Globe Mini Crossword

This clue’s Saturday, October 3, 2026 appearance

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Across

5 clues
  1. 1Short snooze
  2. 4One of Monopoly's corner squares
  3. 5Designer Hilfiger
  4. 6"___ the Man" (2006 Amanda Bynes comedy)
  5. 7"What else?"

Down

5 clues
  1. 1Identified
  2. 2GoalsAIMS
  3. 3Toilet paper layer
  4. 4Comic Mulaney
  5. 5Airport agcy.

Crossword clues, hints, and answers

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Across

  1. 1. Short snooze

    Answer: NAP

  2. 4. One of Monopoly's corner squares

    Answer: JAIL

  3. 5. Designer Hilfiger

    Answer: TOMMY

  4. 6. "___ the Man" (2006 Amanda Bynes comedy)

    Answer: SHES

  5. 7. "What else?"

    Answer: AND

Down

  1. 1. Identified

    Answer: NAMED

  2. 2. Goals

    Answer: AIMS

  3. 3. Toilet paper layer

    Answer: PLY

  4. 4. Comic Mulaney

    Answer: JOHN

  5. 5. Airport agcy.

    Answer: TSA

The answer to “Goals” in the Boston Globe Mini Crossword is AIMS — a 4-letter word. It appears in our available data for October 3, 2026 at 2-Down. Below you can reveal the fill one letter at a time, check the full puzzle, and open every related clue page.

“Goals” answer

AIMS(4 letters)

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Why does AIMS fit?

AIMS is the published 4-letter answer at 2-Down. The highlighted path in the puzzle shows exactly where the entry sits.

When else has “Goals” appeared?

The same clue can return on another date, sometimes with a different fill. These are the matching appearances in the recent published records available through the Answers API.

Frequently asked questions

What is the answer to “Goals”?

The answer is AIMS.

How many letters are in the answer?

4 letters: AIMS.

When did this clue appear?

It appears in the Boston Globe Mini Crossword for October 3, 2026 at 2-Down.

Can this clue have a different answer?

Yes. Crossword clues may be reused with a different fill depending on the grid. Recent matching appearances are listed above when available.

Where can I find the rest of this day’s answers?

Open the Boston Globe Mini answers page for October 3, 2026 for the full grid and every clue.

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