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Prepare to shoot: goal! (3)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

aim

I believe this clue is a double definition.

'prepare to shoot' is the first definition.
(as in aiming a gun)

'goal' is the second definition.
(aim is a kind of goal)

(Other definitions for aim that I've seen before include "Draw a bead on" , "Purpose in directing the rifle" , "Point or direct, a weapon say" , "Train" , "Purpose, intention" .)

I've seen this clue in The Sun.
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