Explain, in a way. Crossword Clue

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AnswerLengthSourceDate
DEFINE Explain, in a way (6) USA Today Jun 6, 2020
ANNOTATE Explain, in a way (8)
ACCOUNTFOR Explain, in a way. (10)

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9% IAMSOLOST "You'll have to explain that again" (9) Universal Dec 27, 2025
9% HEARMEOUT "I can explain" (9) LA Times Daily Dec 17, 2025

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