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Updated June 2026
Causes, explanations, or justifications for an action or event. It can also refer to the power of the mind to think, understand, and form judgements logically.
“There are several reasons why the project was delayed beyond the original deadline.”
/ˈriːzənz/
rea·sons
Contains double vowels and -ONS plural ending
Worth 7 points; versatile for building extensions
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