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Criminal's "why” (6)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

motive

(Other definitions for motive that I've seen before include "Ground" , "Inspiration" , "Reason behind an action" , "Reason for doing something, perhaps a crime" , "Reason (for acting)" .)

I've seen this clue in the King Feature Syndicate.
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