What is the answer to the NYT Crossword clue "Based on reason" from June 8, 2025?

Crossword clue

“Based on reason”

This clue appeared as 55-Down in the NYT Crossword on Sunday, June 8, 2025. The answer has 8 letters.

Answer · 8 lettersFirst appearance

RATIONAL

Letters8

Starts withR

Ends withL

Vowels4

Where this clue has appeared

NYT Crossword
Jun 8, 20258 letters→

About this clue

The clue “Based on reason” ran in the NYT Crossword on June 8, 2025 as 55-Down. Its answer is a 8-letter word that starts with R and ends with L, with 4 vowels, which often points to a phrase, a name or a borrowed word.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Based on reason” clue?+

The answer is RATIONAL (8 letters), from the NYT Crossword of June 8, 2025.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.

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