Reason why Crossword Clue
Looking for the answer to “Reason why” from the New York Times crossword of October 28, 2025? It has 9 letters. Flip the tiles one at a time, try a hint first, or look through the rest of that puzzle.
Crossword answer
NEW YORK TIMES, OCTOBER 28, 2025
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RATIONALE is the answer to “Reason why”. It means a logical basis for a belief.
Hints
Three clues to the answer, gentle first. Open one at a time.
Hint 1 Meaning
A logical basis for a belief.
Hint 2 Anagram
Its letters, scrambled: TLIEORNAA.
Hint 3 Another clue
It starts with R and ends with E.
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Questions
What is the answer to “Reason why”?
RATIONALE, 9 letters: a logical basis for a belief.
When was “Reason why” last seen in a crossword?
In the New York Times crossword of October 28, 2025.
How many letters does the answer have?
9 letters, starting with R.