| Answer | Crossword Clue |
|---|---|
| REASON | Why or wherefore |
| RATIONALE | Why and wherefore |
| PURPOSE | The why and wherefore |
| CAUSE | The why and wherefore |
| PROVE | Show how or why |
| ASKME | The Beatles' "... Why" or Billy Joel's "Don't ... Why" |
| BAGGERSCANTBECHOOSERS | Why they have to ask if you want paper or plastic? |
| BAGGERSCANTBECHOOSERS | Why it's up to you to pick paper or plastic at the supermarket? |
| LOMBARDI | Football coach who said, "If it doesn't matter who wins or loses, then why do they keep score?" |
