The Clue
Type of practice (6 letter answer)
The Answer
TARGET
Tags
Notes
The answer TARGET is uncommon, appearing about once every 500 puzzles.
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Definition
TARGET as a noun:
1. (target, mark) = a reference point to shoot at; "his arrow hit the mark"
2. (prey, quarry, target, fair game) = a person who is the aim of an attack (especially a victim of ridicule or exploitation) by some hostile person or influence; "he fell prey to muggers"; "everyone was fair game"; "the target of a manhunt"
3. (target, target area) = the location of the target that is to be hit
4. (target, butt) = sports equipment consisting of an object set up for a marksman or archer to aim at
5. (aim, object, objective, target) = the goal intended to be attained (and which is believed to be attainable); "the sole object of her trip was to see her children"
TARGET as a verb:
1. (target, aim, place, direct, point) = intend (something) to move towards a certain goal; "He aimed his fists towards his opponent's face"; "criticism directed at her superior"; "direct your anger towards others, not towards yourself"