"Why? Because ___ so!" (parent's line, perhaps): 2 wds. Crossword Clue

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"Why? Because ___ so!" (parent's line, perhaps): 2 wds. Crossword Answer

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Hint 1: Clue Definitions

BECAUSE (conjunction)
1. By or for the cause that; on this account that; for the reason that.
PARENT (verb)
1. look after a child until it is an adult
PARENT (noun)
1. a father or mother; one who begets or one who gives birth to or nurtures and raises a child; a relative who plays the role of guardian
2. an organism (plant or animal) from which younger ones are obtained

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