Purpose - Crossword Clue

Q: What's the best solution for Purpose?

The most likely answer for the crossword clue Purpose is AIM. Other possible answers include END, ENDUSE, IDEA, INTENT, OBJECTIVE, SAKE, SENSE, USE.

Q: How many solutions are there for Purpose?

We have found 9 possible answers for the crossword clue Purpose.

Q: Which crosswords feature clues like Purpose?

Clues like Purpose often appear in daily crosswords from publications such as The Independent, The Times Specialist, Evening Standard, The Observer Speedy, Sunday Express, among others.

Crossword Clue Last Updated: 05/08/2026

Below are possible answers for the crossword clue Purpose.

3 letter answer(s) to purpose

AIM

an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions; "
direct (a remark) toward an intended goal; "She wanted to aim a pun"
have an ambitious plan or a lofty goal
intend (something) to move towards a certain goal;
move into a desired direction of discourse; "What are you driving at?"
point or cause to go (blows, weapons, or objects such as photographic equipment) towards;
propose or intend;
specifically design a product, event, or activity for a certain public
the action of directing something at an object;
the direction or path along which something moves or along which it lies
the goal intended to be attained (and which is believed to be attainable);

END

(American football) a position on the line of scrimmage; "no one wanted to play end"
(football) the person who plays at one end of the line of scrimmage; "the end managed to hold onto the pass"
a boundary marking the extremities of something; "the end of town"
a final part or section; "we have given it at the end of the section since it involves the calculus"; "Start at the beginning and go on until you come to the end"
a final state; "he came to a bad end"; "the so-called glorious experiment came to an inglorious end"
a piece of cloth that is left over after the rest has been used or sold
be the end of; be the last or concluding part of; "This sad scene ended the movie"
bring to an end or halt; "She ended their friendship when she found out that he had once been convicted of a crime"; "The attack on Poland terminated the relatively peaceful period after WW I"
either extremity of something that has

USE

(economics) the utilization of economic goods to satisfy needs or in manufacturing; "the consumption of energy has increased steadily"
(law) the exercise of the legal right to enjoy the benefits of owning property; "we were given the use of his boat"
(psychology) an automatic pattern of behavior in reaction to a specific situation; may be inherited or acquired through frequent repetition; "owls have nocturnal habits"; "she had a habit twirling the ends of her hair"; "long use had hardened him to it"
a particular service; "he put his knowledge to good use"; "patrons have their uses"
avail oneself to;
exerting shrewd or devious influence especially for one's own advantage; "his manipulation of his friends was scandalous"
habitually do something (use only in the past tense);
put into service; make work or employ for a particular purpose or for its inherent or natural purpose;
seek or achieve an end by using to on

6 letter answer(s) to purpose

ENDUSE

INTENT

an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions; "
giving or marked by complete attention to; "that engrossed look or rapt delight"; "then wrapped in dreams"; "so intent on this fantastic...narrative that she hardly stirred"- Walter de la Mare; "rapt with wonder"; "wrapped in thought"
the intended meaning of a communication

4 letter answer(s) to purpose

IDEA

(music) melodic subject of a musical composition; "the theme is announced in the first measures"; "the accompanist picked up the idea and elaborated it"
a personal view; "he has an idea that we don't like him"
an approximate calculation of quantity or degree or worth; "an estimate of what it would cost"; "a rough idea how long it would take"
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about; "it was not a good idea"; "the thought never entered my mind"
your intention; what you intend to do; "he had in mind to see his old teacher"; "the idea of the game is to capture all the pieces"

SAKE

a reason for wanting something done; "for your sake"; "died for the sake of his country"; "in the interest of safety"; "in the common interest"
Japanese alcoholic beverage made from fermented rice; usually served hot
the purpose of achieving or obtaining; "for the sake of argument"

9 letter answer(s) to purpose

OBJECTIVE

belonging to immediate experience of actual things or events; "objective benefits"; "an objective example"; "there is no objective evidence of anything of the kind"
emphasizing or expressing things as perceived without distortion of personal feelings, insertion of fictional matter, or interpretation; "objective art"
serving as or indicating the object of a verb or of certain prepositions and used for certain other purposes; "objective case"; "accusative endings"
the goal intended to be attained (and which is believed to be attainable);
the lens or system of lenses in a telescope or microscope that is nearest the object being viewed
undistorted by emotion or personal bias; based on observable phenomena; "an objective appraisal"; "objective evidence"

5 letter answer(s) to purpose

SENSE

a general conscious awareness; "a sense of security"; "a sense of happiness"; "a sense of danger"; "a sense of self"
a natural appreciation or ability; "a keen musical sense"; "a good sense of timing"
become aware of not through the senses but instinctively; "I sense his hostility"; "i smell trouble"; "smell out corruption"
comprehend; "I sensed the real meaning of his letter"
detect some circumstance or entity automatically; "This robot can sense the presence of people in the room"; "particle detectors sense ionization"
perceive by a physical sensation, e.g., coming from the skin or muscles; "He felt the wind"; "She felt an object brushing her arm"; "He felt his flesh crawl"; "She felt the heat when she got out of the car"
sound practical judgment; "Common sense is not so common"; "he hasn't got the sense God gave little green apples"; "fortunately she had the good sense to run away"
the faculty through which the ex

Frequently asked questions about ‘Purpose’

What's the best solution for Purpose?

The most likely answer for the crossword clue Purpose is AIM. Other possible answers include END, ENDUSE, IDEA, INTENT, OBJECTIVE, SAKE, SENSE, USE.

How many solutions are there for Purpose?

We have found 9 possible answers for the crossword clue Purpose.

Which crosswords feature clues like Purpose?

Clues like Purpose often appear in daily crosswords from publications such as The Independent, The Times Specialist, Evening Standard, The Observer Speedy, Sunday Express, among others.

Clue	Answers
_empty_	760
...	86
Get rid of	19
Mean	18
Fixed	17
---	14
Direct	14
Rear	14
Pick up	13
Complete	12
Finish	12
Stop	12
Close	11
Fancy	11
Tip	11
Aim	10
Cut out	10
Cut short	10
Advantage	9
Conclusion	9
Eliminate	9
Knock off	9
Period	9
Benefit	8
Border	8
Cause	8
Destroy	8
Exploit	8
Feeling	8
Last	8
Object	8
Objective	8
Perceive	8
Point	8
Practice	8
Quash	8
Bankrupt	7
Conclude	7
Consume	7
Flash	7
Intelligence	7
Ultimate	7
Account	6
Boundary	6
Break off	6
Discontinue	6
Dissolve	6
Exercise	6
Function	6
Halt	6

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