Aligning the crosshairs is a process used in many activities, such as shooting a gun or aiming a telescope. It involves adjusting the position of the crosshairs so that they are perfectly aligned with the target. In this case, the term 'aligned the crosshairs' means to have adjusted the crosshairs so that they are perfectly in line with the target. The solution for this crossword puzzle is AIMED, which is a verb meaning to direct or point at something.