“Shoot—that’s not what I was going for!” Crossword Clue

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“Shoot—that’s not what I was going for!” Crossword Answer

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Hint 1: Clue Definitions

GOING (noun)
1. the act of departing
2. euphemistic expressions for death
GOING (adjective)
1. in full operation
SHOOT (verb)
1. make a film or photograph of something
2. force or drive (a fluid or gas) into by piercing
SHOOT (noun)
1. a new branch
2. the act of shooting at targets

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