Explanation
Crossword Clue and Answers

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We most recently saw this clue in The Sun Cryptic.

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Publications

  • The Sun Cryptic - Sunday, 15 Nov 2020
  • The Daily Mail Smallest Hardest - Sunday, 21 Jun 2020

Crossword Answers

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HOW

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REASON
The capacity for rational thought or inference or discrimination; "we are told that man is endowed with reason and capable of distinguishing good from evil"

ANSWER
A nonverbal reaction; "his answer to any problem was to get drunk"; "their answer was to sue me"

7 letters

APOLOGY
A poor example; "it was an apology for a meal"; "a poor excuse for an automobile"

MEANING
The idea that is intended; "What is the meaning of this proverb?"

ACCOUNT
A statement of recent transactions and the resulting balance; "they send me an accounting every month"

8 letters

SOLUTION
A method for solving a problem; "the easy solution is to look it up in the handbook"

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RATIONALE
(law) an explanation of the fundamental reasons (especially an explanation of the working of some device in terms of laws of nature); "the rationale for capital punishment"; "the principles of internal-combustion engines"

10 letters

EXPOSITION
A systematic interpretation or explanation (usually written) of a specific topic

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CLARIFICATION Surinder Sobti
The act of removing solid particles from a liquid

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