Crossword Genius

Base aim (4)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

mean

I believe this is a double definition.

'base' is the first definition.
('mean' can be a synonym of 'base')

'aim' is the second definition.
(I've seen this before)

(Other definitions for mean that I've seen before include "Relating to flowers" , "cause" , "very good" , "Name for being stingy" , "Being near" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times.
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