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noun • the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase `the whys and wherefores' | ||||||||
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noun • a strong reprimand | ||||||||
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noun • the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase `the whys and wherefores' | ||||||||
For What Reason Crossword Clue
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WHY which was last seen in the New York Times crossword.
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WHY
Updated: March 24, 2024
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