Function Crossword Clue
3 letters · New York Times · Sunday, July 6, 2025 · 111-Down
Appeared in 21 New York Times Crosswords between March 1995 and July 2025.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · July 6, 2025 · 111-Down · 3 letters
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what something is used for; "the function of an auger is to bore holes"; "ballet is beautiful but what use is it?"
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3 lettersUse ? for blanks. Example: C?S?O?
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