Crossword clue
“Shoots for the stars”
This clue appeared as 8-Across in the NYT Crossword on Thursday, September 18, 2025. The answer has 7 letters.
Answer · 7 lettersFirst appearance
GOESBIGLetters7
Starts withG
Ends withG
Vowels3
Where this clue has appeared
About this clue
The clue “Shoots for the stars” ran in the NYT Crossword on September 18, 2025 as 8-Across. Its answer is a 7-letter word that starts with G and ends with G, with 3 vowels, which often points to a phrase, a name or a borrowed word.
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FAQ
What is the answer to the “Shoots for the stars” clue?+
The answer is GOESBIG (7 letters), from the NYT Crossword of September 18, 2025.
Where has this clue appeared?+
We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.
How do I find other NYT Crossword answers?+
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