Purpose

SAKE

Consider why someone might raise a toast in Japan or what follows "for the" in a common phrase about doing something.

The word "sake" is a Japanese term for a rice wine, but in English, it also means "for the purpose of" or "in the interest of." Here, the clue plays on the double meaning—while "purpose" could hint at a goal, it’s also a nod to the phrase "for the sake of," where "sake" directly fits. It’s a clever twist using a homonym to lead to a short, unexpected answer.