Authorised measure preceding bitter explanation Crossword Clue

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Here is the answer for the crossword clue Authorised measure preceding bitter explanation last seen in Guardian Cryptic puzzle. We have found 40 possible answers for this clue in our database. Among them, one solution stands out with a 98% match which has a length of 9 letters. We think the likely answer to this clue is RATIONALE.

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% RATIONALE Authorised measure preceding bitter explanation (9) The Guardian Cryptic Oct 14, 2022
3% OFFICIAL Authorised (8) The Telegraph Quick Oct 31, 2025
3% HERESTHETHING Words that may precede an explanation (13) USA Today Oct 22, 2025
2% NESS Bitter end? (4) The Telegraph Cross Atlantic Nov 10, 2025
2% RIGAMAROLE Complicated explanation (10) Commuter Nov 7, 2025
2% TELE Path preceder (4) Newsday Nov 7, 2025
2% RESENT Feel bitter about (6) Wall Street Journal Nov 6, 2025
2% ESAU Biblical character James authorises arrests (4) The Times Cryptic Nov 6, 2025
2% ALE Bitter beer (3) Commuter Nov 5, 2025
2% YSEE Explanation intro (4) Newsday Oct 24, 2025

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