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Base purpose (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')

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

(Other definitions for mean that I've seen before include "Despicable" , "Represent - average" , "Intend; not generous" , "Bad-tempered" , "Being near" .)

I've seen this clue in The Telegraph.
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