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Reasons To Keep Drink Under Control Crossword Clue

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We've checked our database and believe the answer is RATIONALE which was last seen in the The Guardian Cryptic crossword.
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noun

• (law) an explanation of the fundamental reasons (especially an explanation of the working of some device in terms of laws of nature)

29%8Keep under control
verb

• to close within bounds, or otherwise limit or deprive of free movement

• restrict (someone or something) so as to make free movement difficult

• prevent (someone or something) from doing something

• prevent the action or expression of

26%8 Individuals who keep an eye on public areas for safety reasons
noun

• a worker employed at a dry-cleaning establishment to remove spots

• a worker employed to apply spots (as markers or identifiers)

• a person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event

• someone who is the first to observe something

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