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noun • the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase `the whys and wherefores' | ||||||||
| 28% | 6 | Curious question is not badly put | ||||||
adjective satellite • strange in an interesting or pleasing way • very strange or unusual; odd or even incongruous in character or appearance • attractively old-fashioned (but not necessarily authentic) | ||||||||
| 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 | ||||||||
Curious Question Crossword Clue
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WHY which was last seen in the New York Times Mini crossword.
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WHY
Updated: October 11, 2023
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