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Why was located at a "Y" highway intersection and the people wanted to name their town "Y" but Arizona law required three letters in the name of any town or city. They chose to name their town Why instead. Shortly after that the "Y" intersection was changed to a "T" intersection, but they kept the name of Why.

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It comes from the words Fionn Uisce, meaning clear water.

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