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Mean, intend (3,2)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

get at

I believe this clue is a double definition.

'mean' is the first definition.
(as in what a speaker means or is 'getting at')

'intend' is the second definition.
(getting at is a kind of intending)

(Other definitions for get at that I've seen before include "Nobble; gain access to" , "Criticise (someone)" , "Unfairly influence" , "Pick on - gain access to" , "Intend" .)

I've seen this clue in the Evening Standard.
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