The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 7 letter word PURPOSE which also is the latest solution we found used in USA Today in 2015.
The why and wherefore crossword clue answers
Here's a list of possible crossword answers ranked by the most likely to least likely.
| Answer | Likelyness | Letters |
|---|---|---|
| PURPOSE | 67 % | 7 |
| CAUSE | 33 % | 5 |
Words with a meaning similar to the clue: The why and wherefore
These words may or may not be a possible solution to this crosswords clue.- purpose
- rationale
- reason
- forwhy
- then
- therefore
- allegation
- bar
- condescendence
- declare
- discontinuance
- lawsuit
Crossword Answer definitions
PURPOSE noun- An objective to be reached; a target; an aim; a goal.
- A result that is desired; an intention.
- The act of intending to do something; resolution; determination.
- The subject of discourse; the point at issue.
- The reason for which something is done, or the reason it is done in a particular way.
- Instance; example.
- To have set as one's purpose; resolve to accomplish; intend; plan.
- (passive) To design for some purpose.
- To discourse.
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