Crossword Genius

Aim to coil ropes up (7)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

purpose

I'm a little stuck... Click here to teach me more about this clue!

'aim' is the definition.
(I know that aim can be written as purpose)

'coil ropes up' is the wordplay.
'ropes up' anagrams to 'PURPOSE'.
However, I am not sure how the anagram is indicated.

'to' acts as a link.

Can you help me to learn more?

(Other definitions for purpose that I've seen before include "Goal, aim or intent" , "Resolve; reason" , "Reason for existence" , "End" , "Motivation or intention" .)

Want a hint initially instead of a full solution? Install my app