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"purpose" is also used as a crossword clue. If that's what you saw, the answer is often intent (6 letters).
Definitions
Reason, aim, or intended result of an action.
Word origin
From Middle English purpos, from Old French purposer (“to propose”) (with conjugation altered based on poser), from Latin prō- (“forth”) + pōnere (“place, put”), hence Latin prōpōnō, prōpōnere. By surface analysis, pur- + pose (“halt, pause, put, place”).
Used in a sentence
“What is the purpose of your visit?”
“The device can be used for both civilian and military purposes.”
“The exceptionally small gate-leg table served the purpose of a tea table admirably.”
Source: Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0
Used as a crossword answer1 curated clues
01“Reason for doing something”7 letters
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