Purposes Crossword Clue
4 letters · New York Times · Wednesday, July 1, 2026 · 57-Down
Appeared in 7 New York Times Crosswords between September 1995 and July 2026.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · July 1, 2026 · 57-Down · 4 letters
USES0 of 4 letters revealed
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What does this clue mean?
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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Known letters
4 lettersUse ? for blanks. Example: C?S?O?
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