Guiding principles Crossword Clue

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Guiding principles Crossword Answer

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ETHOS

(5 letters)

CREDOS

(6 letters)

VALUES

(6 letters)

TENETS

(6 letters)

RULES

(5 letters)

IDEALS

(6 letters)

MOTTOS

(6 letters)

CREEDS

(6 letters)

ETHIC

(5 letters)

Helpful Hints

Hint 1: Clue Definition

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

Hint 2: Other Answers Used in the Past

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

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Down

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