Answer: rationale

AnswerCrossword Clue
RATIONALE

Excuse

RATIONALE

Thinking

RATIONALE

Grounds

RATIONALE
Statement of reasons.
RATIONALE
Logical basis of fact.
RATIONALEJustification.
RATIONALEExposition of basic principles.
RATIONALEReason why.
RATIONALEJustification
RATIONALEWhys and wherefores
RATIONALEExplanation of principles
RATIONALEWhy and wherefore
RATIONALEUnderlying reason
RATIONALEBasis
RATIONALEExplanation