Core principle Crossword Clue

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Core principle Crossword Answer

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BASIS

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(noun)
1. a religious doctrine that is proclaimed as true without proof

Hint 2: Clue Definitions

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
CORE (noun)
1. (computer science) a tiny ferrite toroid formerly used in a random access memory to store one bit of data; now superseded by semiconductor memories
2. a small group of indispensable persons or things
CORE (verb)
1. remove the core or center from

Hint 3: Other Answers Used in the Past

BASIS
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More Universal Crossword (4/4/2026) Answers

Across

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19. Up in the air on a sched.

20. Acknowledge silently

21. Suspicious (of)

22. Small bouquet worn at a prom

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27. Confident and charming

28. Drive-___

29. Internet address starter

32. Instant decaf brand

33. Plural form of an antlered animal, humorously

34. Color

35. Device that helps adjust the pitch of musical instruments

36. Largest Japanese airline

37. Thin openings

39. 1 or 11 in blackjack

40. Loafed around

42. Assail

43. Neighbor of Switzerland: Abbr.

44. Kind of film with a passionate following

45. Number of days in a week

46. Animation frames

47. Low-speed railroad track sections

49. Cartoon explorer

52. Wood-turning tool

54. Halloween's mo.

55. One who might laugh like "Muah-ha-ha-haaa!"

57. 5280 feet

58. Indicator of acidity or political support

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Down

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3. Wile E. Coyote's target

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7. Copied

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12. Herb used in some tea and toothpaste

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16. Revolving blades

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24. Greed

26. Took a shot in the dark

29. Auditory sleep aid

30. Method Man's group

31. Left on a map

32. Male deer

33. Seasonal worker in many a family photo

38. First name in denim

41. Airport near Washington, D.C.

45. Afternoon snooze

46. Soothes

47. "Put a sock in it!"

48. Strict

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51. Religious ceremony

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