An ULTERIOR MOTIVE is a hidden agenda or purpose behind an action. It is often used to describe the underlying reason for someone's behavior, which may not be immediately apparent. The term 'ULTERIOR MOTIVE' can be broken down into two words: 'ULTERIOR, ' which means 'beyond what is said or done, ' and 'MOTIVE, ' which means 'a reason for doing something.' In a crossword puzzle, the solutions for the term 'ULTERIOR MOTIVE' could be 'ANGLE' (5 letters) and 'hiddenagenda' (12 letters).