Underlying Reason Crossword Clue

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Updated: March 8, 2024

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	99%	9	ROOTCAUSE	Exact Match!
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	41%	10		The real cause or reason
	adjective satellite • in the nature of something though not readily apparent • located beneath or below • being or involving basic facts or principles
	32%	13		Occurrence without any underlying reason
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Source	#Number	Answer
New York Times09 Mar 2024	Across 60	ROOTCAUSE
New York Times17 Sep 2023	Down 48	ROOTCAUSE
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