The Thinking Behind an Action

This page is the CodyCross answer for the clue below from Casino, Group 273, Puzzle 5 (Keno and Bingo).

Question is: The Thinking Behind an Action

and the answer is: REASONING

Word Meaning:

REASONING — (uncountable) The deduction of inferences or interpretations from premises, abstract thought, ratiocination; (countable) any instance of this, especially as a process leading to an action, motive.

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