Word that often precedes an explanation Crossword Clue

Here is the answer for the crossword clue Word that often precedes an 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 7 letters. We think the likely answer to this clue is BECAUSE.

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% BECAUSE Word that often precedes an explanation (7)
4% HERESTHETHING Words that may precede an explanation (13) USA Today Oct 22, 2025
3% COMMENTARIES Explanations (12) (12) Mirror Classic Nov 18, 2025
3% MADE Word that may precede "with love" or "for each other" (4)
3% REFT Old word for deprived - still used with a preceding "be" (4) The Times Specialist Sunday Nov 16, 2025
3% MARRYME Words often accompanied by a ring (7) New York Times Mini Nov 15, 2025
3% RIGAMAROLE Complicated explanation (10) Commuter Nov 7, 2025
3% TELE Path preceder (4) Newsday Nov 7, 2025
3% AROLLIN Words preceding "the hay" in a euphemism (7) The Times Specialist Sunday Nov 2, 2025
3% MAMA Tot's first word, often (4)
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