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Very many lacking purpose? (7)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

endless

I believe this clue is a double definition.

'very many' is the first definition.
(endless list of items means huge numbers)

'lacking purpose?' is the second definition.
(an end can be a purpose)

(Other definitions for endless that I've seen before include "Continuous - eternal - incessant" , "permanent" , "Eternal - unbroken" , "Infinite, perpetual" , "Unceasing" .)

I've seen this clue in The Telegraph.
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