“Purpose” crossword clue
Answer
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••••SAKE
Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.SAKE is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Purpose”. It was last seen in the puzzle of September 10, 2025, where it runs at 26 Down and fills 4 squares. It crosses 4 other entries in that grid — those are listed below and are the quickest way to confirm the letters you already have.
Crossing entries
Sep 10, 2025 grid26ABilly Joel's "___ From an Italian Restaurant"6 ltrs›29AOpening on a stage?4 ltrs›35AHeinz bottle blueprint, say15 ltrs›39AIce cream maker Joseph3 ltrs›
Other answers for this clue
Across all puzzles we index••••SAKE4 ltrs
••••••INTENT6 ltrs
•••AIM3 ltrs
•••END3 ltrs
Clues repeat across publications with different fills. If your grid needs a different length, one of these usually fits.
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