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Intend to change name (4)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

mean

'intend' is the definition.
(I know that mean is a more specific form of intend)

'change name' is the wordplay.
'change' indicates anagramming the letters.
'name' with letters rearranged gives 'MEAN'.

'to' acts as a link.

(Other definitions for mean that I've seen before include "Stand for - penny-pinching" , "middle course" , "Common" , "mercenary" , "Skilful" .)

I've seen this clue in The Irish Independent.
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