Crossword Answer For
Finds a purpose for
Last seen in LA Times Daily Crossword December 23, 2025 Answers
The answer you're looking for to the clue "Finds a purpose for" is most likely USES. This 4-letter answer has a 99% confidence score in our database. The clue was last featured in the LA Times Daily Crossword crossword on December 23, 2025, and we've found 92 possible solutions from various published puzzles.
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92 Other Potential Answers
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Answer
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Source
Date
99%
USES
Finds a purpose for
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 23, 2025
99%
USES
Finds a purpose for
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 23, 2025
50%
REUSES
Finds a new purpose for
(6)
Premier Sunday Crossword
Nov 12, 2023
50%
REUSES
Finds a new purpose for
Premier Sunday Crossword · Nov 12, 2023
8%
ORES
Mine finds
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 11, 2026
8%
ORES
Mine finds
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 11, 2026
8%
ALL
__-purpose flour
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 25, 2026
8%
ALL
__-purpose flour
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 25, 2026
8%
LOXSTOCKANDBARREL
Common finds in a salmon smokehouse?
(17)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 23, 2026
8%
LOXSTOCKANDBARREL
Common finds in a salmon smokehouse?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 23, 2026
8%
USE
Find purpose for
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 10, 2026
8%
USE
Find purpose for
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 10, 2026
8%
THREW
Lost on purpose
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 22, 2026
8%
THREW
Lost on purpose
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 22, 2026
8%
UTILE
Serving a purpose
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 6, 2026
8%
UTILE
Serving a purpose
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 6, 2026
8%
DIET
Lose on purpose?
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 23, 2026
8%
DIET
Lose on purpose?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 23, 2026
8%
IDLY
With no particular purpose
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 17, 2025
8%
IDLY
With no particular purpose
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 17, 2025
8%
TANKS
Loses on purpose
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 28, 2025
8%
TANKS
Loses on purpose
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 28, 2025
8%
REUSED
Put to a new purpose
(6)
Universal Crossword
Aug 24, 2025
8%
REUSED
Put to a new purpose
Universal Crossword · Aug 24, 2025
8%
FLEAMARKET
Spot for vintage finds (In this answer, note the first three letters + the last two)
(10)
Universal Crossword
Aug 21, 2025
8%
FLEAMARKET
Spot for vintage finds (In this answer, note the first three letters + the last two)
Universal Crossword · Aug 21, 2025
8%
KEYS
Escape room finds
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 20, 2025
8%
KEYS
Escape room finds
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 20, 2025
8%
SAFETY
Helmet's purpose
(6)
Universal Crossword
Apr 2, 2025
8%
SAFETY
Helmet's purpose
Universal Crossword · Apr 2, 2025
8%
GEODES
Crystal hunter's finds
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 12, 2025
8%
GEODES
Crystal hunter's finds
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 12, 2025
8%
REUSE
Find a new purpose for
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 31, 2024
8%
REUSE
Find a new purpose for
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 31, 2024
8%
RUBRIC
Statement of purpose
(6)
Thomas Joseph Crossword
Dec 5, 2024
8%
RUBRIC
Statement of purpose
Thomas Joseph Crossword · Dec 5, 2024
8%
TANK
Lose on purpose
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 23, 2024
8%
TANK
Lose on purpose
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 23, 2024
8%
RESCUECAT
Pet that finds a home via a "distribution system"
(9)
Universal Crossword
Oct 6, 2024
8%
RESCUECAT
Pet that finds a home via a "distribution system"
Universal Crossword · Oct 6, 2024
8%
USEDAS
Employed for the purpose of
(6)
Premier Sunday Crossword
Aug 25, 2024
8%
USEDAS
Employed for the purpose of
Premier Sunday Crossword · Aug 25, 2024
8%
RETRO
Like some thrift store finds
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 1, 2024
8%
RETRO
Like some thrift store finds
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 1, 2024
8%
OPALS
Australian mine finds
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 16, 2024
8%
OPALS
Australian mine finds
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 16, 2024
8%
CARBONDATES
Determines the age of, as archaeological finds
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 21, 2024
8%
CARBONDATES
Determines the age of, as archaeological finds
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 21, 2024
8%
ADHOC
For a specific purpose, as a committee
(5)
Universal Crossword
Feb 5, 2024
8%
ADHOC
For a specific purpose, as a committee
Universal Crossword · Feb 5, 2024
8%
ASATEST
For the purpose of diagnosing
(7)
Premier Sunday Crossword
Feb 4, 2024
8%
ASATEST
For the purpose of diagnosing
Premier Sunday Crossword · Feb 4, 2024
8%
BABYBEAR
He finds somebody sleeping in his bed
(8)
Thomas Joseph Crossword
Feb 1, 2024
8%
BABYBEAR
He finds somebody sleeping in his bed
Thomas Joseph Crossword · Feb 1, 2024
8%
SERVE
___ a purpose
(5)
Universal Crossword
Jan 9, 2024
8%
SERVE
___ a purpose
Universal Crossword · Jan 9, 2024
8%
THROW
Lose on purpose
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 12, 2023
8%
THROW
Lose on purpose
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 12, 2023
8%
AIMLESS
Lacking purpose
(7)
Eugene Sheffer Crossword
Sep 14, 2023
8%
AIMLESS
Lacking purpose
Eugene Sheffer Crossword · Sep 14, 2023
8%
SHELLS
Beachcombing finds
(6)
Thomas Joseph Crossword
May 22, 2023
8%
SHELLS
Beachcombing finds
Thomas Joseph Crossword · May 22, 2023
8%
MAID
Netflix miniseries about a young mother who finds work cleaning houses
(4)
Universal Crossword
Feb 2, 2023
8%
MAID
Netflix miniseries about a young mother who finds work cleaning houses
Universal Crossword · Feb 2, 2023
8%
LODES
Mine finds
(5)
Thomas Joseph Crossword
Oct 11, 2022
8%
LODES
Mine finds
Thomas Joseph Crossword · Oct 11, 2022
8%
THESIXTHSENSEI
Film remake about a student who finally finds the right martial arts teacher?
(14)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 4, 2022
8%
THESIXTHSENSEI
Film remake about a student who finally finds the right martial arts teacher?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 4, 2022
8%
ECCL
"A time to every purpose" Bible bk.
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 8, 2022
8%
ECCL
"A time to every purpose" Bible bk.
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 8, 2022
8%
EARMARKS
Designates for a specific purpose, as funds
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 20, 2022
8%
EARMARKS
Designates for a specific purpose, as funds
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 20, 2022
8%
CHARLIEBUCKET
He finds a Willy Wonka golden ticket
(13)
Universal Crossword
May 27, 2022
8%
CHARLIEBUCKET
He finds a Willy Wonka golden ticket
Universal Crossword · May 27, 2022
8%
SCUTTLE
Sink on purpose
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 5, 2022
8%
SCUTTLE
Sink on purpose
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 5, 2022
8%
SPACETRAVEL
*Flying saucer's purpose
(11)
Universal Crossword
May 3, 2022
8%
SPACETRAVEL
*Flying saucer's purpose
Universal Crossword · May 3, 2022
8%
STALLS
Delays on purpose
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 21, 2022
8%
STALLS
Delays on purpose
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 21, 2022
8%
URNS
Archaeological finds
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 17, 2022
8%
URNS
Archaeological finds
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 17, 2022
8%
PRETENSE
False purpose
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 31, 2021
8%
PRETENSE
False purpose
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 31, 2021
8%
DIETS
Loses on purpose?
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 22, 2021
8%
DIETS
Loses on purpose?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 22, 2021
8%
DIETER
One who loses on purpose?
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 25, 2021
8%
DIETER
One who loses on purpose?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 25, 2021
8%
USING
Finding a purpose for
(5)
Universal Crossword
Aug 18, 2021
8%
USING
Finding a purpose for
Universal Crossword · Aug 18, 2021
8%
WELL
"I hope this email finds you ___."
(4)
Universal Crossword
Jul 23, 2021
8%
WELL
"I hope this email finds you ___."
Universal Crossword · Jul 23, 2021
8%
ADOPTAPET
Program that finds homes for cats and dogs
(9)
Universal Crossword
May 11, 2021
8%
ADOPTAPET
Program that finds homes for cats and dogs
Universal Crossword · May 11, 2021
8%
ADAPTS
Alters for a new purpose
(6)
Universal Crossword
Apr 23, 2021
8%
ADAPTS
Alters for a new purpose
Universal Crossword · Apr 23, 2021
8%
TYPOS
Proofreading finds
(5)
Universal Crossword
Dec 14, 2020
8%
TYPOS
Proofreading finds
Universal Crossword · Dec 14, 2020
8%
HONOR
Duel purpose?
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 19, 2020
8%
HONOR
Duel purpose?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 19, 2020
8%
FOSSILS
Paleontology finds
(7)
Thomas Joseph Crossword
Jun 29, 2020
8%
FOSSILS
Paleontology finds
Thomas Joseph Crossword · Jun 29, 2020
8%
TELOS
Final purpose, to Aristotle
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 21, 2020
8%
TELOS
Final purpose, to Aristotle
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 21, 2020
8%
SACREDOBJECTS
Archaeological finds (3 to 7)
(13)
Universal Crossword
Feb 23, 2020
8%
SACREDOBJECTS
Archaeological finds (3 to 7)
Universal Crossword · Feb 23, 2020
8%
RECYCLE
Find another purpose for
(7)
Universal Crossword
Feb 22, 2020
8%
RECYCLE
Find another purpose for
Universal Crossword · Feb 22, 2020
8%
PAIN
With 71-Across, Bengay's purpose ... or this puzzle's theme
(4)
Universal Crossword
Nov 28, 2019
8%
PAIN
With 71-Across, Bengay's purpose ... or this puzzle's theme
Universal Crossword · Nov 28, 2019
8%
LOITER
Hang without purpose
(6)
Universal Crossword
Nov 19, 2019
8%
LOITER
Hang without purpose
Universal Crossword · Nov 19, 2019
8%
DEDICATES
Sets aside for some purpose
(9)
Thomas Joseph Crossword
Oct 19, 2019
8%
DEDICATES
Sets aside for some purpose
Thomas Joseph Crossword · Oct 19, 2019
8%
USELESS
Having no purpose
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 15, 2019
8%
USELESS
Having no purpose
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 15, 2019
8%
GRATEFULDUD
Loser who finds a silver lining?
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 10, 2019
8%
GRATEFULDUD
Loser who finds a silver lining?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 10, 2019
8%
ENDALL
Ultimate purpose
(6)
Premier Sunday Crossword
Jan 6, 2019
8%
ENDALL
Ultimate purpose
Premier Sunday Crossword · Jan 6, 2019
8%
TANKED
Lost on purpose
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 2, 2018
8%
TANKED
Lost on purpose
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 2, 2018
8%
TRENDS
Pollster's finds
(6)
Eugene Sheffer Crossword
Oct 13, 2018
8%
TRENDS
Pollster's finds
Eugene Sheffer Crossword · Oct 13, 2018
8%
OTIOSE
Serving no purpose
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 5, 2018
8%
OTIOSE
Serving no purpose
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 5, 2018
1%
SPORK
Multipurpose tool
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 15, 2026
1%
SPORK
Multipurpose tool
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 15, 2026
1%
DUAL
Two-purpose
(4)
Universal Crossword
Jan 15, 2026
1%
DUAL
Two-purpose
Universal Crossword · Jan 15, 2026
1%
MEMECOINS
Cryptocurrency assets created for entertainment purposes
(9)
Universal Crossword
Jan 10, 2026
1%
MEMECOINS
Cryptocurrency assets created for entertainment purposes
Universal Crossword · Jan 10, 2026
1%
EPEE
Duel-purpose tool?
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 18, 2025
1%
EPEE
Duel-purpose tool?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 18, 2025
1%
POOLNOODLE
Foam toy that can be repurposed for childproofing corners and doors
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 13, 2025
1%
POOLNOODLE
Foam toy that can be repurposed for childproofing corners and doors
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 13, 2025
1%
TISSUEBOX
Container that can be repurposed as a biodegradable planter for seedlings
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 16, 2025
1%
TISSUEBOX
Container that can be repurposed as a biodegradable planter for seedlings
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 16, 2025
1%
RAG
Repurposed T-shirt, perhaps
(3)
Universal Crossword
May 11, 2025
1%
RAG
Repurposed T-shirt, perhaps
Universal Crossword · May 11, 2025
1%
SCAN
Multipurpose printer function
(4)
Universal Crossword
Apr 13, 2025
1%
SCAN
Multipurpose printer function
Universal Crossword · Apr 13, 2025
1%
UTE
Multipurpose truck
(3)
Eugene Sheffer Crossword
Apr 4, 2025
1%
UTE
Multipurpose truck
Eugene Sheffer Crossword · Apr 4, 2025
1%
RAGS
Repurposed T-shirts, perhaps
(4)
Universal Crossword
Nov 28, 2024
1%
RAGS
Repurposed T-shirts, perhaps
Universal Crossword · Nov 28, 2024
1%
RAILTRAIL
Repurposed section of train tracks
(9)
Universal Crossword
May 19, 2024
1%
RAILTRAIL
Repurposed section of train tracks
Universal Crossword · May 19, 2024
1%
STRIDES
Walks purposefully
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 25, 2023
1%
STRIDES
Walks purposefully
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 25, 2023
1%
INTENTS
For all __ and purposes
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 21, 2023
1%
INTENTS
For all __ and purposes
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 21, 2023
1%
TASKFORCE
Single-purpose committee
(9)
Eugene Sheffer Crossword
Mar 16, 2023
1%
TASKFORCE
Single-purpose committee
Eugene Sheffer Crossword · Mar 16, 2023
1%
DUCTTAPE
All-purpose roll
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 19, 2022
1%
DUCTTAPE
All-purpose roll
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 19, 2022
1%
SLEEPERSOFA
Multipurpose piece
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 6, 2022
1%
SLEEPERSOFA
Multipurpose piece
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 6, 2022
1%
UPCYCLED
Repurposed creatively, as trash
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 7, 2022
1%
UPCYCLED
Repurposed creatively, as trash
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 7, 2022
1%
UTES
All-purpose vehicles, for short
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 19, 2021
1%
UTES
All-purpose vehicles, for short
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 19, 2021
1%
COMPOSTS
Repurposes, as food scraps
(8)
Universal Crossword
Apr 20, 2021
1%
COMPOSTS
Repurposes, as food scraps
Universal Crossword · Apr 20, 2021
1%
STRODE
Moved purposefully
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 10, 2020
1%
STRODE
Moved purposefully
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 10, 2020
1%
TWOINONE
Dual-purpose
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 21, 2020
1%
TWOINONE
Dual-purpose
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 21, 2020
1%
SWAB
Multi-purpose cotton wad
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 6, 2020
1%
SWAB
Multi-purpose cotton wad
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 6, 2020
1%
ATRIAL
On __ basis: for testing purposes
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 20, 2020
1%
ATRIAL
On __ basis: for testing purposes
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 20, 2020
1%
BIKEROUTE
Repurposed railway, perhaps
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 16, 2019
1%
BIKEROUTE
Repurposed railway, perhaps
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 16, 2019
1%
INEFFECT
For all practical purposes
(8)
Thomas Joseph Crossword
Oct 17, 2019
1%
INEFFECT
For all practical purposes
Thomas Joseph Crossword · Oct 17, 2019
1%
LAW
One may be purposely broken
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 5, 2019
1%
LAW
One may be purposely broken
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 5, 2019
1%
USESAS
Repurposes to replace, as a tool
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 19, 2018
1%
USESAS
Repurposes to replace, as a tool
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 19, 2018
1%
ONADIET
Losing purposely
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 20, 2018
1%
ONADIET
Losing purposely
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 20, 2018
1%
WASHERDRYER
Dual-purpose machine
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 15, 2018
1%
WASHERDRYER
Dual-purpose machine
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 15, 2018
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many possible solutions does "Finds a purpose for" have?
We found 1 exact solution and 92 total potential answers including similar clues. The most likely answer is USES (4 letters).
What is the best answer for "Finds a purpose for"?
The best answer for "Finds a purpose for" is USES with 4 letters.
This answer has a 99% confidence rating based on our database of crossword solutions.
Where has "Finds a purpose for" been used as a crossword clue?
This clue has appeared 2 times in our database.
It has been featured in LA Times Daily Crossword.
It was last seen in the LA Times Daily Crossword on December 23, 2025.