Goal-scoring attempt
Editorially verified for the Aug 16, 2026
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Clue explained
A shot is an attempt to score in sports such as soccer, hockey, or basketball. Here it refers to the attempt itself, not necessarily a successful goal.
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This clue's Sunday, August 16, 2026 appearance
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The answer to “Goal-scoring attempt” in the New York Times Mini crossword is SHOT — a 4-letter word. It most recently appeared in the New York Times Mini crossword on August 16, 2026 at 8-Across. Below you'll find why that fill fits, every other answer we've recorded for this clue, and links into the puzzle it came from.
“Goal-scoring attempt” answer
SHOT (4 letters)
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What does SHOT mean?
Reading the plain dictionary sense of SHOT is often the fastest way to see why it answers this clue.
(noun)
- the firing of a gun or cannon
- a hit, stroke, or kick of the ball in sports such as football, tennis, or golf
- a ball of stone or metal used as a missile shot from a large gun or cannon
When else has “Goal-scoring attempt” appeared?
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August 16, 2026 (most recent) → SHOT. We haven't indexed another appearance of this exact clue yet.
Frequently asked questions
What is the answer to “Goal-scoring attempt”?
The answer is SHOT, a 4-letter word. It most recently appeared in the New York Times Mini crossword on August 16, 2026.
How many letters is the answer to “Goal-scoring attempt”?
4 letters: SHOT.
When did this clue appear?
Most recently in the New York Times Mini crossword on August 16, 2026, at 8-Across.
Can “Goal-scoring attempt” have a different answer?
Yes — New York Times Mini sometimes reuses a clue with a different solution to fit the grid. The answers we've recorded for each date it appeared are listed above when available.
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