Guiding principle Crossword Clue

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Guiding principle Crossword Answer

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TENET

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GOLDENRULE

(10 letters)

CREDO

(5 letters)

CREED

(5 letters)

IDEAL

(5 letters)

Helpful Hints

(noun)
1. the principles of right and wrong that are accepted by an individual or a social group
2. a system of principles governing morality and acceptable conduct

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: Other Answers Used in the Past

TENET
(5 letters)
GOLDENRULE
(10 letters)
CREDO
(5 letters)
CREED
(5 letters)
IDEAL
(5 letters)

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