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 |
---|---|---|
RATIONALE | 33 % | 9 |
REASONS | 33 % | 7 |
MOTIVES | 33 % | 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- 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.
More crossword clues leading to the same solutions
Here's a few more crossword clues - all leading to the identical solution
More clues leading to the result RATIONALE
- Excuse
- Thinking
- Underlying reason
- Grounds
- Statement of reasons.
- Logical basis of fact.
- Justification.
- Exposition of basic principles.
- Reason why.
- Justification
More clues leading to the result REASONS
- Uses the left brain
- Justifications
- Thinks logically
- Logical explanations
- Thinks through
- They may be personal
- Argues logically
- Wherefores and whys
- Uses judgment
- Tries to influence, with "with"