Purposes, functions Crossword Clue

Here is the answer for the crossword clue Purposes, functions . We have found 40 possible answers for this clue in our database. Among them, one solution stands out with a 98% match which has a length of 4 letters. We think the likely answer to this clue is USES.

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40 Potential Answers:

RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% USES Purposes, functions (4)
10% DUAL ___-purpose (serving two functions) (4)
9% ADD Function of "+" (3)
9% USE Purpose (3) LA Times Daily Sep 24, 2025
9% SAKE Purpose (4) New York Times Sep 10, 2025
8% EARMARK Set aside for a purpose (7) The Telegraph Cross Atlantic Oct 12, 2025
8% REUSE Find a new purpose for (5) Newsday Oct 7, 2025
8% SINES Trigonometry functions (5) Wall Street Journal Oct 6, 2025
8% SINE Not having a function (4) The Telegraph Toughie Oct 3, 2025
8% ALL ___-purpose flour (3)
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In this clue, "Purposes, functions" hint at the idea of utilizing something for a specific reason. The answer "USES" fits perfectly as it encapsulates the various ways something can be employed or applied.