___ of thumb (guiding principle) Crossword Clue

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___ of thumb (guiding principle) Crossword Answer

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(noun)
1. (linguistics) a rule describing (or prescribing) a linguistic practice
2. measuring stick consisting of a strip of wood or metal or plastic with a straight edge that is used for drawing straight lines and measuring lengths
(verb)
1. exercise authority over; as of nations
2. decide with authority

Hint 2: Clue Definitions

GUIDING (adjective)
1. showing the way by conducting or leading; imposing direction on
2. exerting control or influence
PRINCIPLE (noun)
1. (law) an explanation of the fundamental reasons (especially an explanation of the working of some device in terms of laws of nature)
2. rule of personal conduct

Hint 3: Anagram

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LURE

More Daily Themed Crossword (11/25/2025) Answers

Across

1. Married lady's title, for short

4. Cul-de-___ (suburban dead end)

7. Saltwater expanse with starfish and spiny lobsters

10. Odd one ___

11. "___ & Stitch" (2025 Disney live-action movie)

12. Laser ___ (arena game played in the dark)

13. Ginger ___ (soft drink)

14. ___-bitty (very small)

15. One who fights the villain

16. Pace of a musical piece

18. ___ York Giants, NFL team that has 7 Thanksgiving game wins under their belt as of 2024

19. "___ Then There Were None" (Agatha Christie thriller)

21. Honest ___ (nickname for a president)

22. "___: Miami" (CBS hit): Abbr.

23. ___ Cowboys, NFL team who have 34 Thanksgiving game wins under their belt as of 2024

27. "The Princess and the ___" (tale with a picky protagonist)

30. Just a wee bit

32. Farm facility for storing grains (anagram of "oils")

33. "We're on ___ way" ("We've left")

34. How-___ (guides)

35. Fish appendage

36. Lead-in to “Lanka”

37. Thanksgiving or Christmas, for short

38. Number after "dos" in Spanish

40. Petting ___ (spot to meet animals)

42. Number on a driver's license: Abbr.

43. States of mind that may "swing"

45. Minnesota ___, NFL team who have 7 Thanksgiving game wins under their belt as of 2024

49. Ripley's Believe It ___!: 2 wds.

50. "... Have you ___ wool?" ("Baa, Baa, Black Sheep" question)

51. Away from work: Abbr.

52. Chicago ___, NFL team who have 20 Thanksgiving game wins under their belt as of 2024

53. One who has the nicest office cabin, perhaps: Abbr.

54. ___ someone blind (steal a lot of money)

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1. Trench outside a castle filled with water (rhymes with "boat")

3. Plant stalk

4. Take a seat

5. Key often used with "Ctrl" and "Del"

6. Playfully shy (rhymes with "boy")

7. Slow-cooked dish

8. Organ that can be pierced

9. "A long, long time ___ ..." (fairy tale starter)

11. Detroit ___, NFL team with a record 38 Thanksgiving game wins under their belt as of 2024

15. Height-enhancing footwear

17. Ms. ___-Man (arcade game)

18. Steph Curry or LeBron James' league: Abbr.

20. Same here

21. Puts ten and ten together

24. "The Secret ___ of Walter Mitty"

25. Boxers Muhammad and Laila

26. Eli Manning, to Archie Manning

27. Not negative, for short

28. Amsterdam's continent, for short

29. ___ Cardinals, NFL team with 6 Thanksgiving game wins under their belt as of 2024

31. "You've Got Mail" company: Abbr.

37. Oprah and Letterman, for two

38. Japanese capital city that hosted the Summer Olympics in 2021

39. Baseball hitting stat: Abbr.

41. Unpleasant smell

42. Wine and ___ (eat and drink out)

43. Unruly crowd

44. Naturally occurring mineral deposit

45. Carpet cleaner, for short

46. Neither fish ___ fowl

47. Slimy, sticky stuff

48. Weep noisily

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