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noun • the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase `the whys and wherefores' | ||||||||
| 27% | 8 | Term for a bonus question that can be attempted after correctly answering a primary question | ||||||
noun • an immediate second innings forced on a cricket team scoring a prescribed number of runs fewer than its opponents in the first innings | ||||||||
| 27% | 15 | A question posed in response to another question | ||||||
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Basic Scientific Question Crossword Clue
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WHY which was last seen in the New York Times Mini crossword.
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Updated: October 11, 2023
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