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Explanatory Idea Crossword Clue

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We've checked our database and believe the answer is THEORY which was last seen in the The Guardian Quick crossword.
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noun

• a well-substantiated explanation of some aspect of the natural world; an organized system of accepted knowledge that applies in a variety of circumstances to explain a specific set of phenomena

• a tentative insight into the natural world; a concept that is not yet verified but that if true would explain certain facts or phenomena

• a belief that can guide behavior

23%8 Provide explanatory material
verb

• add explanatory notes to or supply with critical comments

• provide interlinear explanations for words or phrases

23%7 Heading - explanatory words
noun

• taking exception; especially a quibble based on a captious argument

• translation of foreign dialogue of a movie or TV program; usually displayed at the bottom of the screen

• brief description accompanying an illustration

verb

• provide with a caption, as of a photograph or a drawing

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