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Motive

Last seen in Universal Crossword November 22, 2023 Answers

The crossword puzzle clue "Motive" has 30 known solutions in our database. Featured most recently in the Universal Crossword puzzle on November 22, 2023, the highest-ranked answer is CAUSE (5 letters) with 99% confidence. We compile solutions from major crossword publications to ensure accuracy.

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30 Other Potential Answers

99%
CAUSE
Motive
Universal Crossword · Nov 22, 2023
99%
REASON
Motive
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 1, 2022
50%
ANGLE
Hidden motive
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 13, 2026
50%
WHY
Question of motive
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 3, 2024
50%
WHYS
Questions of motive
Universal Crossword · Dec 16, 2023
50%
WHYEVENBOTHER
Question of motive
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 17, 2023
50%
AXTOGRIND
*Personal motive (note the first word in each starred clue's answer)
Universal Crossword · Feb 19, 2023
50%
HID
With 34-, 36- and 37-Across, ulterior motive ... or a hint to the word concealed in each starred clue's answer
Universal Crossword · Nov 24, 2022
50%
ULTERIOR
Covert, as a motive
Eugene Sheffer Crossword · Aug 16, 2021
1%
INTENTIONS
Ulterior motives, say
Universal Crossword · Nov 19, 2025
1%
AGENDA
Hidden set of motives
Universal Crossword · Sep 24, 2025
1%
HAMS
Overly emotive actors
Universal Crossword · Jun 14, 2025
1%
LENO
Automotive historian Jay
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 3, 2024
1%
ODO
Automotive prefix with meter
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 28, 2024
1%
ICANTTELLYOUWHY
"My motives have to remain a secret"
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 6, 2024
1%
AGATE
Detroit __: stratified automotive paint polished and cut for jewelry
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 7, 2023
1%
TOW
Automotive pick-me-up
Universal Crossword · Aug 19, 2023
1%
TRACKFIELD
*Career in locomotives?
Universal Crossword · Jul 27, 2023
1%
DOUBLEHEADER
Train pulled by a pair of locomotives
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 25, 2023
1%
STEAM
Kind of power for old locomotives
Universal Crossword · Feb 3, 2023
1%
GOLDDIGGER
Lover with ulterior motives
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 1, 2021
1%
AGENDAS
Ulterior motives, perhaps
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 7, 2021
1%
RAIL
Locomotive supporter
Premier Sunday Crossword · Jul 4, 2021
1%
IRONHORSE
Steam locomotive, in old lingo
Premier Sunday Crossword · Jun 6, 2021
1%
STRUTS
Automotive suspension components
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 27, 2021
1%
ORATOR
Emotive speaker
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 28, 2021
1%
EDSEL
Automotive lemon of note
Universal Crossword · Jan 13, 2021
1%
CAB
Locomotive compartment
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 16, 2019
1%
HIDDENAGENDAS
Ulterior motives
Eugene Sheffer Crossword · Sep 8, 2018
1%
REO
Big automotive initials
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 6, 2018

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many possible solutions does "Motive" have?
We found 2 exact solutions and 30 total potential answers including similar clues. The most likely answer is CAUSE (5 letters).
What is the best answer for "Motive"?
The best answer for "Motive" is CAUSE with 5 letters. This answer has a 99% confidence rating based on our database of crossword solutions. Other exact solutions include REASON (6 letters).
Where has "Motive" been used as a crossword clue?
This clue has appeared 3 times in our database. It has been featured in Universal Crossword, LA Times Daily Crossword. It was last seen in the Universal Crossword on November 22, 2023.
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