Crossword Genius

Is inclined to have tip-top objectives (5)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

tends

'is inclined' is the definition.
('tend' can be a synonym of 'be inclined')

'tip-top objectives' is the wordplay.
'tip-top' becomes 't' (top of the word 'tip-').
'objectives' becomes 'ends' (I've seen this before).
't'+'ends'='TENDS'

'to have' acts as a link.

(Other definitions for tends that I've seen before include "Dresses" , "Inclines or looks after" , "Dents (anag.)" , "Shows an inclination" , "Inclines to take care of?" .)

I've seen this clue in the Evening Standard.
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