Crossword answer
RATIONALE
9 letters · Used for 7 different clues · 7 appearances · Last seen The Independent, September 29, 2026
Letter pattern
RATIONALE
Clues that lead to RATIONALE
Most recent firstClueLettersPuzzleLast seen
Proportion and flair backing up the basis of one's argument9The IndependentSep 29, 2026
Reason to limit beer consumption9The IndependentApr 18, 2026
Reason why9New York TimesOct 28, 2025
Reasoned exposition9The IndependentOct 19, 2024
Basis to restrict beer and ...9The IndependentApr 7, 2024
Thinking lead role in Asia will be seized by some form of Oriental9The IndependentFeb 23, 2024
Reason to sing about beer? I must be drunk9The IndependentFeb 5, 2024
About RATIONALE in crosswords
RATIONALE is a 9-letter answer that has appeared 7 times in our database across 7 different clues. It was most recently the answer to “Proportion and flair backing up the basis of one's argument” in the The Independent crossword on September 29, 2026.
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Every appearance of RATIONALE (7)
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Sep 29, 2026
Proportion and flair backing up the basis of one's argument · The Independent · 10 Across
Apr 18, 2026
Reason to limit beer consumption · The Independent · 4 Across
Oct 28, 2025
Reason why · New York Times · 56 Across
Oct 19, 2024
Reasoned exposition · The Independent · 10 Across
Apr 7, 2024
Basis to restrict beer and ... · The Independent · 25 Across
Feb 23, 2024
Thinking lead role in Asia will be seized by some form of Oriental · The Independent · 15 Down
Feb 5, 2024
Reason to sing about beer? I must be drunk · The Independent · 23 Across