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)
95% USE Purpose, function (3) The Times Concise May 13, 2026
11% USELESS Without purpose or function (7) The Times Concise Sep 12, 2026
9% INTENT Purpose (6) Universal Sep 6, 2026
8% IDLY Without purpose (4) USA Today Oct 6, 2026
8% CATERED Like some functions (7) Thomas Joseph Oct 5, 2026
8% UNISON College's functioning agreement (6) The Times Quick Cryptic Sep 30, 2026
8% PASTE Ctrl+V function (5) The Telegraph Cross Atlantic Sep 26, 2026
8% OUTOFACTION Not functioning (3,2,6) (11) Mirror Classic Sep 25, 2026
8% TIMER Function in the Clock app (5) New York Times Mini Sep 24, 2026
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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.