Grounds Crossword Clue
5 letters · New York Times · Friday, December 12, 2025 · 5-Across
Appeared in 12 New York Times Crosswords between March 1994 and December 2025.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · December 12, 2025 · 5-Across · 5 letters
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a justification for something existing or happening; "he had no cause to complain"; "they had good reason to rejoice"
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