Authorised Measure Preceding Bitter Explanation Crossword Clue

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Updated: October 14, 2023

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	noun • (law) an explanation of the fundamental reasons (especially an explanation of the working of some device in terms of laws of nature)
	42%	12		Authorised
	noun • the appearance conveyed by a person's face • formal and explicit approval • the human face (`kisser' and `smiler' and `mug' are informal terms for `face' and `phiz' is British) verb • consent to, give permission; permit
	30%	8		Having no preceding factor or explanation
	adjective satellite • having no cause or apparent cause

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