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The Clue
Fired past the target (8 letter answer)
The Answer
OVERSHOT
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Notes
The answer OVERSHOT is rarely seen, appearing only about once every 2100 puzzles.
Related Clues
Exceeded
Went beyond
Went past
Threw an errant pass
Went too far
Definition
OVERSHOOT as a verb:
1. shoot beyond or over (a target)
2. aim too high; "The plan overshoots its aim"
OVERSHOT as an adjective:
1. having an upper part projecting beyond the lower; "an overshot jaw"