Answer: RATIONALE
RATIONALE is a crossword puzzle answer that we have spotted 9 times.
Referring Clues:
- Why and wherefore
 - Basis
 - Explanation
 - Grounds
 - Underlying reason
 - Reason
 - Thinking
 - Statement of reason
 - Reason why
 
Last Seen In:
- New York Times - October 28, 2025
 - LA Times - February 06, 2018
 - LA Times - May 17, 2014
 - Netword - June 26, 2010
 - Universal - July 05, 2009
 - King Syndicate - Premier Sunday - January 07, 2007
 - New York Times - November 17, 2005
 - USA Today - March 03, 2004
 
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