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Use prop cobbled together with this intention (7)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

purpose

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'this intention' is the definition.
(synonyms)

'use prop cobbled together' is the wordplay.
'use prop' can be anagrammed to 'PURPOSE'.
Though, I'm not clear how the anagram is indicated.

'with' acts as a link.

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(Other definitions for purpose that I've seen before include "Will - point" , "Aim, intention, design" , "Reason for existence" , "Resolve, objective" , "Goal, aim or intent" .)

I've seen this clue in The Irish Times.
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