"The purpose of a ___ is what it does" Crossword Clue

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% SYSTEM "The purpose of a ___ is what it does" (6) Universal Aug 10, 2026
8% USES Purposes (4) The Telegraph Cross Atlantic Oct 2, 2026
8% SCRUMP What an apple thief does (6) The Telegraph Cross Atlantic Sep 30, 2026
8% DRIPS What a leaky tap does (5) The Telegraph Cross Atlantic Sep 21, 2026
8% SMELL What the nose does (5)
8% HEAT What a microwave does to food (4)
8% INTENT Purpose (6) Universal Sep 6, 2026
7% STORAGE Pantry purpose (7) Wall Street Journal Oct 10, 2026
7% IDLY Without purpose (4) USA Today Oct 6, 2026
7% DEER Doe or buck (4) Stan Newman 2 Minute Mini Oct 4, 2026

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