“Reason why” crossword clue
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Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.RATIONALE is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Reason why”. It was last seen in the puzzle of October 28, 2025, where it runs at 56 Across and fills 9 squares. It crosses 9 other entries in that grid — those are listed below and are the quickest way to confirm the letters you already have.
Crossing entries
Oct 28, 2025 grid40DPerson who's in the red6 ltrs›43DHanging over a baby's crib6 ltrs›48DJohn who wrote "The Pilgrim's Progress"6 ltrs›52D"Any ___ is good ___" (public relations saying)5 ltrs›53DManaged5 ltrs›57DInformal shirts4 ltrs›58DWith dexterity4 ltrs›59DOre deposit4 ltrs›60DOpposite of entrance4 ltrs›
More clues from this puzzle
Oct 28, 20251ASix years, for a U.S. senator4 ltrs›5APortable speaker?4 ltrs›9AIs behind4 ltrs›13A___ jelly, popular boba tea topping4 ltrs›14ABeginning5 ltrs›15AOrbit, e.g.4 ltrs›16ALittle guys in striped coats10 ltrs›18AWhat a booth in a recording studio shouldn't have4 ltrs›
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