The term HAMMER TARGET is composed of two words, each with a corresponding crossword solution. The first word, 'HAMMER, ' has a four-letter solution of 'NAIL, ' which is a tool used to drive nails into wood or other materials. The second word, 'TARGET, ' has an eight-letter solution of 'NAILHEAD, ' which is the head of a NAIL that is visible after it has been driven into a surface. The last word, 'GONG, ' has a four-letter solution of 'GONG, ' which is a percussion instrument that is struck with a HAMMER to produce a loud sound. Together, these three solutions form the phrase 'HAMMER TARGET, ' which refers to a surface that is meant to be struck with a HAMMER, such as a NAILHEAD or GONG.