The term 'set aside for a specific purpose' can be summarized by two crossword solutions: 'EARMARK' (7 letters) and 'EARMARKED' (9 letters). An EARMARK is a sum of money allocated by a government or other organization for a specific purpose. It is usually allocated from a larger budget and is often used to fund projects or programs. EARMARKED funds are typically allocated to a specific recipient or project, and the funds cannot be used for any other purpose.