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Clue: "Rationale"
"Rationale" is a New York Times crossword puzzle clue that we have seen 2 times. When there are multiple answers, the answers are sorted by the most recently seen.
Most likely answer
BASIS
Possible answers
BASIS
WHY
Likely related crossword puzzle clues
Q1
"___ me?"
Reason
"How come?"
What for
Kid's query
See 13-Down
For what reason?
The waiter asked ...
*Frankie Avalon, 1959
Reporter's question
Tot's repeated query
Philosopher's question
Investigator's question
It's asked for a reason
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Recent usage in crossword puzzles
New York Times -
February 28, 2016
New York Times -
October 19, 2008