Tool's selling points (4)

I believe the answer is:

uses

(Other definitions for uses that I've seen before include "Operates" , "Sues (anag.)" , "Purposes; consumes" , "Customs" , "What an employer does" .)

I've seen this clue in the LA Times.

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