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Cat from the South, this writer has purpose (6)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

motive

(Other definitions for motive that I've seen before include "Purpose in doing something" , "Reason (for acting)" , "Reason behind an action" , "What induces one to take a certain action" , "Incitement to do something" .)

I've seen this clue in The Sun.
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