Means to an end is a phrase used to describe a method or PROCESS that is used to achieve a desired result. The crossword solutions for this term include EXPEDIENT (9 letters), RECIPE (6 letters), AVENUE (6 letters), steps (5 letters), PROCESS (7 letters), COURSE (6 letters), TOOL (4 letters), LEVER (5 letters), and steppingstone (13 letters). EXPEDIENT means to be quick and practical, while a RECIPE is a set of instructions for preparing a particular dish. An AVENUE is a way or path to a goal, and steps are individual actions taken to reach a desired outcome. A PROCESS is a series of actions or steps taken in order to achieve a particular end, and a COURSE is a route or direction taken. A TOOL is an instrument used to carry out a particular task, and a LEVER is a device used to move or lift something. Finally, a steppingstone is a means of progress or advancement.