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Rank | Letters | Answer | Clue | |
1 | 99% | 6 | Exact Match! | |
2 | 31% | 11 | Debate (whose pronunciation causes debate!) | |
3 | 27% | 14 | Eck challenged Luther to a debate, which resulted in the famous Leipzig Debate in 1519 | |
Cause For Debate Crossword Clue
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We think the answer is "REASON" which means:
- noun
- • A rational motive for a belief or action
- • An explanation of the cause of some phenomenon
- • The capacity for rational thought or inference or discrimination
- • The state of having good sense and sound judgment
- • A justification for something existing or happening
- • A fact that logically justifies some premise or conclusion verb
- • Decide by reasoning; draw or come to a conclusion
- • Present reasons and arguments
- • Think logically
An example sentence would be:
- • "There is no reason to be upset about minor setbacks."
- • "He couldn't understand the reason behind her sudden departure."
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The Guardian Cryptic02 Jan 2001 | Down 21 | |
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