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adjective • Tending or directed towards a goal or specific end. • (grammar) That expresses an end or purpose. • That expresses the perfective aspect. | ||||||||
| 26% | 11 | Expressing or showing intention or purpose | ||||||
adjective satellite • serving to designate | ||||||||
| 24% | 11 | Expressing the purpose or intent of something | ||||||
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Expressing Purpose Crossword Clue
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TELIC which was last seen in the New York Times crossword.
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TELIC
Updated: October 10, 2023
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