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Here is the answer for the crossword clue Underlying explanation . 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 ROOTCAUSE.
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| Rank | Answer | Length | Source | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 98% | ROOTCAUSE Underlying explanation | (9) | ||
| 3% | COMMENTARIES Explanations (12) | (12) | Mirror Classic | Nov 18, 2025 |
| 3% | RIGAMAROLE Complicated explanation | (10) | Commuter | Nov 7, 2025 |
| 3% | RATIONALE Underlying principle | (9) | The Telegraph Cross Atlantic | Oct 28, 2025 |
| 3% | YSEE Explanation intro | (4) | Newsday | Oct 24, 2025 |
| 3% | HERESTHETHING Words that may precede an explanation | (13) | USA Today | Oct 22, 2025 |
| 3% | BECAUSEISAIDSO Unsatisfying explanation from a parent | (14) | Universal | Oct 18, 2025 |
| 3% | ITSME Part of a breakup explanation | (5) | Wall Street Journal | Oct 1, 2025 |
| 3% | BASIS Underlying principle | (5) | Newsday | Sep 16, 2025 |
| 2% | DOUBLEOHSEVEN *James Bond's code number ... and the underlying connection between the themed entries at 13a, 20a, 22a, 44a, 51a, 44d, and 47d | (13) |
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