Whys and ___ Crossword Clue
10 letters · New York Times · Tuesday, August 11, 2020 · 27-Down
Appeared in 1 New York Times Crossword: Tuesday, August 11, 2020.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · August 11, 2020 · 27-Down · 10 letters
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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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