A purse is a small bag used to store and carry items, and the items that can be found in a purse vary from person to person. The crossword solutions for the term 'purse item' include a COMB (4 letters), HANKY (5 letters), MASCARA (7 letters), LINER (5 letters), ONE (3 letters), ltick (5 letters), hankie (6 letters), COMPACT (7 letters), nailfile (8 letters), nailpolish (10 letters), and compactmirror (13 letters). These items are all commonly found in a purse and can be used for various purposes, such as grooming, hygiene, and beauty.