Reason Address Fails To Start One May Be Drunk Crossword Clue

There is 1 exact and 133 possible answers.

We've checked our database and believe the answer is RATIONALE which was last seen in the The Guardian Cryptic crossword.
Check other possible answers below.

We think the answer to this crossword clue is: RATIONALE

Updated: October 14, 2023

Also try..
Crossword Archives Known Letters Finder

Best Possible Answers

			Tip: Select a length for advanced search!
Expand?		Letters	Answer	Clue
	99%	9		Exact Match!
	noun • (law) an explanation of the fundamental reasons (especially an explanation of the working of some device in terms of laws of nature)
	27%	9		Fails to address the question
	No meanings yet for this word...
	26%	8		A person who fails or disappoints after a promising start
	noun • the failure of a jet engine caused by an interruption of the fuel supply or by faulty combustion • a complete or conspicuous failure

Users Also Searched For These Clues...

We think you're currently doing a The Guardian Cryptic crossword, and other users also searched for these clues:

Vestment about to be given extravagant lining
See 10
Favourite leader's lost weight where some US VIPs have gained stones

Clue Last Found In...

Source	#Number	Answer
The Guardian Cryptic29 Jan 2020	Across 12
This clue was last seen in the publications above.

How's It Work?

Our Data

Our database consists of millions of crossword clues, anagrams, synonyms and more. We have over 9 million crossword clues with answers, 5 million synonyms and over 10 million anagrams. We also keep track of popular crosswords such as the New York Times(NYT) with the dates and answers for your convenience.

Even if we don't have the clue in our database, we can still find the answer for you. Simply filter by number of letters and enter any characters that you know of, and our algorithm will return any matching words or phrases.

Alternatively you can use our Known Letters Finder Tool

Similar Clues

	Clue	Source
1	A person who fails or disappoints after a promising start
2	Decrepit old thing fails to start music The Guardian Cryptic - 29 Aug 2019	The Guardian Cryptic / 29 Aug 2019
3	Fails to address the question
4	Invitation postponed when sewer inspection fails to start The Guardian Cryptic - 12 Feb 2020	The Guardian Cryptic / 12 Feb 2020
5	Manoeuvre fails to start in range The Guardian Cryptic - 22 Feb 2019	The Guardian Cryptic / 22 Feb 2019
6	Relative sigh of relief after one fails to start The Guardian Cryptic - 10 Jul 2012	The Guardian Cryptic / 10 Jul 2012
7	When one instrument fails to start, get another The Guardian Cryptic - 12 May 2023	The Guardian Cryptic / 12 May 2023