Sure it does - Tolkien even said so, no?
Good becoming of their evil intent is *ultimate* goodness. Ultimate being 'in the end,' 'finally,' etc. The point Tolkien was making is that no matter what side they choose (good or evil), the result will be good in the end (because of the beings in Ea being an independent extension of Eru's own mind - subject to their free will, but hopelessly tied to his fundamental nature).
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