The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 9 letter word RATIONALE which also is the latest solution we found used in New York Times in 2005.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| RATIONALE | 100 % | 9 |
Words with a meaning similar to the clue: Why and wherefore
These words may or may not be a possible solution to this crosswords clue.- set phrase
- explanation
- fixed phrase
- explanandum
- explanans
- phraseology
- rationale
- proposition
- thus and so
- explication
- formal cause
- determiner phrase
Crossword Answer definitions
RATIONALE noun- An explanation of the basis or fundamental reasons for something.
- A justification or rationalization for something.
- A liturgical vestment worn by some Christian bishops of various denominations.
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