Elucidates, explains (9) Crossword Clue

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% CLARIFIES Elucidates, explains (9) (9)
9% SHEDLIGHTON Explain, elucidate (11) The Times Concise Sep 6, 2024
8% HOWSO "Explain that, please" (5) LA Times Mini Nov 3, 2025
8% IGETIT "No need to explain" (6) Wall Street Journal Oct 16, 2025
7% APERIRE To disclose, lay bare or explain (7) The Times O Tempora Nov 8, 2025
7% YOUSEE "Let me explain ..." (6) Universal Nov 6, 2025
7% SPAREME "Don't bother explaining" (7) Thomas Joseph Sep 26, 2025
7% IMEAN "Let me explain . . ." (5) USA Today Sep 7, 2025
7% ELUCIDATE Explain (9) The Telegraph Quick Aug 28, 2025
6% ELABORATE Explain worry about work European Union abandoned (9) (9) The Guardian Cryptic Nov 6, 2025
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