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| 2 | 36% | 9 | A postulate or assumption that follows from another postulate or assumption | |
| 3 | 28% | 10 | A principle or assumption that is taken for granted | |
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TENET which was last seen in the The Guardian Quick crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is:
TENET
Updated: October 13, 2023 by Nicoli Westwood
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We think the answer is "TENET" which means:
- noun
- • A religious doctrine that is proclaimed as true without proof
An example sentence would be:
- • "Freedom of speech is a fundamental tenet of democracy."
- • "The scientific method is based on the tenet of empirical evidence."
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