Fundamental principle Crossword Clue

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Fundamental principle Crossword Answer

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TENET

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BEDROCK

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Helpful Hints

(noun)
1. the most important or necessary part of something
2. a relation that provides the foundation for something

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
FUNDAMENTAL (adjective)
1. far-reaching and thoroughgoing in effect especially on the nature of something
2. being or involving basic facts or principles
FUNDAMENTAL (noun)
1. the lowest tone of a harmonic series
2. any factor that could be considered important to the understanding of a particular business

Hint 3: Other Answers Used in the Past

TENET
(5 letters)
BEDROCK
(7 letters)

Hint 4: Anagram

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