Puts back together, without principal objectives (4)

I believe the answer is:

ends

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'objectives' is the definition.
(I've seen this before)

I can't explain the rest of the clue.

(Other definitions for ends that I've seen before include "Some bowling" , "ambitions" , "Finishes (could be loose or dead?)" , "designs" , "Rooms in bothy" .)

I've seen this clue in the Irish Times and the Irish Times (Crosaire).

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