Answer to "Whys and wherefores" crossword clue

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 9 letter word RATIONALE , but the solution may also be MOTIVES which is one of the most recent solution (2005 in New York Times).

Whys and wherefores crossword clue answers

Here's a list of possible crossword answers ranked by the most likely to least likely.

Answer Likelyness Letters
RATIONALE33 %9
REASONS33 %7
MOTIVES33 %7

Words with a meaning similar to the clue: Whys and wherefores

These words may or may not be a possible solution to this crosswords clue.
  • account
  • consideration
  • occasion
  • business case
  • circumstance
  • foremath
  • setting
  • whatabouts
  • beforemath
  • beginning
  • forestory
  • forebook

Crossword Answer definitions

RATIONALE noun
  1. An explanation of the basis or fundamental reasons for something.
  2. A justification or rationalization for something.
RATIONALE noun
  1. A liturgical vestment worn by some Christian bishops of various denominations.

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