Having a single purpose Crossword Clue
5 letters · New York Times · Saturday, October 18, 2025 · 17-Across
Appeared in 2 New York Times Crosswords between February 2008 and October 2025.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · October 18, 2025 · 17-Across · 5 letters
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for or concerned with one specific purpose; "a coordinated policy instead of ad hoc decisions"
adjective
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