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1 | 99% | 5 | Exact Match! | |
2 | 39% | 9 | General rule | |
3 | 29% | 14 | Sweeping general statement or principle | |
General Principle Crossword Clue
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We think the answer is "MAXIM" which means:
- noun
- • A saying that is widely accepted on its own merits
- • English inventor (born in the united states) who invented the maxim gun that was used in world war i (1840-1916)
An example sentence would be:
- • "She lived by the maxim 'treat others how you would like to be treated.'"
- • "His personal maxim was 'always strive for excellence.'"
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Telegraph Quick19 Feb 2024 | Across 17 | |
The Guardian Quick26 Sep 2015 | Down 15 | |
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