why

1. For what purpose, reason, or cause; with what intention, justification, or motive: Why is the door shut? Why do birds sing?.

2. For what cause, reason, or purpose.

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1. The reason, cause, or purpose for which: I know why you left.

2. Usage Problem On account of which; for which: "The reason why [regular verbs] are called regular is that we can predict what all the other three forms are” ( Randolph Quirk).

3. The cause, reason, or purpose for which.

4. For which on account of which.

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1. Used to express mild surprise, indignation, or impatience.

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1. A difficult problem or question.

2. The cause or intention underlying a given action or situation: studying the whys of antisocial behavior.

3. A baffling problem.

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Top Words by points	Points	Word Game
why	12	Scrabble

3 Letters	Scrabble® Points
why	12