In recent New York Times crossword puzzles, “aspirations” have been clued in various ways. On March 11, 2025, the clue “Aspirations” was answered with “HOPES,” a 5-letter word.
Previously, on February 16, 2025, the clue “Aspirations” was also answered with “HOPES.”
In the NYT Mini Crossword from March 29, 2024, the clue “Aspiration” was solved with “DREAM.”