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Meant to show purpose to the Editor (5)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

aimed

'meant' is the definition.
(aiming is a kind of meaning)

'purpose to the editor' is the wordplay.
'purpose' becomes 'aim' (synonyms).
'to the editor' becomes 'ed' (abbreviation).
'aim'+'ed'='AIMED'

'to show' is the link.

(Other definitions for aimed that I've seen before include "Planned, intended to try" , "Set sights on for a dime" , "Tried; pointed" , "Pointed a weapon at" , "Focused on as target" .)

I've seen this clue in the Evening Standard.
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