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NYT Daily • August 22, 2025
Ultimate function
Answer:
ENDUSE
Hint:
Think of the final purpose or application something is designed for in two words.
Explanation:
"Ultimate function" hints at the final purpose or goal of something, which is often called its end use—the last step in a process. The answer plays on the phrase literally, combining "end" (meaning final) and "use" (meaning function) to form ENDUSE. It’s a straightforward definition with no hidden wordplay, just a direct way to describe the last intended application.