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Reason Why Crossword Clue
There are 2 exact and 131 possible answers.
We've checked our database and believe the answer is
CAUSE which was last seen in the New York Times Mini crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is:
CAUSE
Updated: October 11, 2023 by Nicoli Westwood
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About This Clues Answer
We think the answer is "CAUSE" which means:
- noun
- • Events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something
- • A justification for something existing or happening
- • A series of actions advancing a principle or tending toward a particular end
- • Any entity that produces an effect or is responsible for events or results
- • A comprehensive term for any proceeding in a court of law whereby an individual seeks a legal remedy verb
- • Give rise to; cause to happen or occur, not always intentionally
- • Cause to do; cause to act in a specified manner
An example sentence would be:
- • "The cause of the accident was a burst tire."
- • "She dedicated her life to fighting for social causes."
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| Source | #Number | Answer |
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| New York Times Mini06 Sep 2022 | Down 1 | |
| New York Times02 Dec 2001 | Across 122 | |
| New York Times01 Aug 1995 | Across 65 | |
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