“Gets ready to fire” crossword clue
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Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.AIMS is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Gets ready to fire”. It was last seen in the puzzle of November 26, 2025, where it runs at 7 Down and fills 4 squares. It crosses 4 other entries in that grid — those are listed below and are the quickest way to confirm the letters you already have.
Crossing entries
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