Rationale Crossword Clue

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Rationale Crossword Answer

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WHY

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LOGIC

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BASIS

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Helpful Hints

(verb)
1. present reasons and arguments
2. decide by reasoning; draw or come to a conclusion
(noun)
1. a rational motive for a belief or action
2. the state of having good sense and sound judgment

Hint 2: Clue Definition

RATIONALE (noun)
1. (law) an explanation of the fundamental reasons (especially an explanation of the working of some device in terms of laws of nature)

Hint 3: Other Answers Used in the Past

WHY
(3 letters)
LOGIC
(5 letters)
BASIS
(5 letters)

Hint 4: Anagram

Unscramble the letters below to solve for today's answer.
ARSENO

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