Asset in playing Whac-A-Mole (3)

I believe the answer is:

aim

(Other definitions for aim that I've seen before include "anticipated" , "Direct, intend" , "Set sights on, target or goal" , "Aspire" , "Ambition or goal" .)

I've seen this clue in The New York Times.

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