The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 7 letter word INTENDS
I've seen this crossword clue in The Daily Telegraph
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More clues leading to the result INTENDS
- Interest over region’s means
- Elected cardinal by extremely dubious means
- Plans where PM lives without owning — tense?
- Means and what they are said to justify, in support of elected leader of Tories
- Plans to get close in. Isn’t worried
- Isn’t confused about aim or aims
- Proposes international objectives
- Means to stop and isn’t worried about it
- Plans to stop in. Isn’t dressed
- In time, finalizes plans
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The straight part
We know that "Proposes" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case proposes = intends.The cryptic/wordplay part
In cryptic crossword there's often an wordplay/cryptic part as well.This part involves a more complex hint, such as an anagram, homophone, hidden word, etc.
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What does INTENDS mean?
INTENDS verb- (usually followed by the particle "to") To hope; to wish (something, or something to be accomplished); be intent upon
- To fix the mind on; attend to; take care of; superintend; regard.
- To stretch to extend; distend.
- To strain; make tense.
- To intensify; strengthen.
- To apply with energy.
- To bend or turn; direct, as one’s course or journey.
- To design mechanically or artistically; fashion; mold.
- To pretend; counterfeit; simulate.