Guiding principles Crossword Clue

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Guiding principles Crossword Answer

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CREDOS

(6 letters)

VALUES

(6 letters)

TENETS

(6 letters)

RULES

(5 letters)

IDEALS

(6 letters)

MOTTOS

(6 letters)

POLESTARS

(9 letters)

CREEDS

(6 letters)

ETHIC

(5 letters)

Helpful Hints

(noun)
1. (anthropology) the distinctive spirit of a culture or an era

Hint 2: Clue Definition

GUIDING (adjective)
1. showing the way by conducting or leading; imposing direction on
2. exerting control or influence

Hint 3: Other Answers Used in the Past

CREDOS
(6 letters)
VALUES
(6 letters)
TENETS
(6 letters)
Rules
(5 letters)
IDEALS
(6 letters)
MOTTOS
(6 letters)
POLESTARS
(9 letters)
CREEDS
(6 letters)
ETHIC
(5 letters)

Hint 4: Anagram

Unscramble the letters below to solve for today's answer.
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More The Atlantic Crossword (5/7/2026) Answers

Across

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Down

1. Modern test of humanity

2. "Time for me to hit the sack"

3. "Unpretty" group

4. Everything Everywhere All at Once actor Michelle

5. Is the real deal

6. Doing some detective work, say

11. Pugsley, to Morticia

13. Explorer who has a backpack and a map

16. Starter starter?

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