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1 | 99% | 5 | Exact Match! | |
2 | 28% | 9 | Tears material — tears material? | |
3 | 26% | 15 | Finding a logical or sensible reason for something that was initially done without reason | |
Reason For Tears Crossword Clue
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About This Clues Answer
We think the answer is "ONION" which means:
- noun
- • The bulb of an onion plant
- • Bulbous plant having hollow leaves cultivated worldwide for its rounded edible bulb
- • An aromatic flavorful vegetable
An example sentence would be:
- • "I chopped up an onion for the soup."
- • "The recipe calls for a large onion, finely diced."
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New York Times10 Jan 1999 | Down 105 | |
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2 | Finding a logical or sensible reason for something that was initially done without reason | |
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