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Why

Used to mark statements as needing clarification.

Template parameters
This template prefers inline formatting of parameters.
Parameter		Description	Type	Status
Reason asked	`reason`	Explanation of why causal clarity is needed. Example It's unclear how oil expropriation led to prosperity. Please explain.	String	suggested
Date	`date`	The date when this statement was tagged. Auto value `{{subst:CURRENTMONTHNAME}} {{subst:CURRENTYEAR}}`	String	suggested

v t e Inline tags
Attribution	{{Who\|date=January 2012}}
Citation	{{Citation needed}} {{Dead link\|date=January 2012}}
Content	{{Dubious\|talk page section name\|date=January 2012}} {{Examples\|date=January 2012}}
Date and place	{{When\|date=January 2012}}
Wording	{{Clarify\|date=January 2012}} {{Vague\|optional message to be displayed on mouseover\|date=January 2012}} {{Why\|optional message to be displayed on mouseover\|date=January 2012}}
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