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Whys And ___ Crossword Clue
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We think the answer is "WHEREFORES" which means:
- noun
- • The cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase `the whys and wherefores'
An example sentence would be:
- • "He explained the wherefores of his decision."
- • "We should analyze the wherefores of the problem."
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