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Reason (for an action) (11)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

explanation

(Other definitions for explanation that I've seen before include "Justification for an action or belief" , "That which makes meaning clear" , "Reason or justification (for something)" , "Statement making something clear" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times.
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