___ and wherefores Crossword Clue
4 letters · New York Times · Tuesday, January 10, 2012 · 69-Across
Appeared in 2 New York Times Crosswords between September 2001 and January 2012.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · January 10, 2012 · 69-Across · 4 letters
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What does this clue mean?
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase `the whys and wherefores'
noun · fill-in-the-blank
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