Preparing to fire crossword clue

Answer
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AIMING

AIMING — the 6-letter solution to “Preparing to fire”, entered at 38 Across in the Thomas Joseph crossword for November 04, 2026.

About this clue

“Preparing to fire” appeared as 38 Across in the Thomas Joseph crossword on November 04, 2026, and the answer is 6 letters long. This is the only Thomas Joseph puzzle we have tracked it in so far.

Letters
6
Position
38 Across
Times seen
1

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Frequently asked questions

What is the answer to “Preparing to fire”?

In the Thomas Joseph crossword for Wednesday, November 4, 2026, the answer to “Preparing to fire” is AIMING — 6 letters, entered at 38 Across.

Could the answer be different in my puzzle?

The same clue text can take different answers depending on the grid. Every time we have seen “Preparing to fire” in the Thomas Joseph crossword the answer has been AIMING, but always check the letter count against your grid.

How many letters is the answer?

The answer has 6 letters and starts with A.

Is this the official Thomas Joseph site?

No. This is an independent solver’s reference. The Thomas Joseph crossword is published by King Features Syndicate.