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The purpose of camping? (6)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

intent

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'the purpose' is the definition.
('intent' can be a synonym of 'purpose')

'camping?' is the wordplay.
I cannot really understand how this works, but
'camping?' could be 'tent' (I've seen this in other clues) and 'tent' is found in the answer.
The remaining letters 'in' is a valid word which might be clued in a way I don't understand.
This may be the basis of the clue (or it may be nonsense).

'of' is the link.

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(Other definitions for intent that I've seen before include "'Engrossed, absorbed (6)'" , "Firm - plan - steadfast - purpose" , "Eager" , "Meaning -- determined" , "Purpose, design" .)

I've seen this clue in The Mirror and The Daily Express.
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