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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We think the answer to this crossword clue is: RATIONALE

Updated: October 14, 2023 by Nicoli Westwood

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Rank		Letters	Answer	Clue
1	99%	9		Exact Match!
2	29%	8		Keep under control
3	26%	8		Individuals who keep an eye on public areas for safety reasons

About This Clues Answer

We think the answer is "RATIONALE" which means:

noun

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

An example sentence would be:

• "The rationale behind the decision was to cut costs."
• "She explained the rationale behind her research methodology."

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The Guardian Cryptic07 Oct 2004	Down 2
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