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Rank | Letters | Answer | Clue | |
1 | 99% | 5 | Exact Match! | |
2 | 43% | 8 | Propose an explanation | |
3 | 30% | 11 | Propose a theory or explanation as a possibility | |
Propose As An Explanation Crossword Clue
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We think the answer is "POSIT" which means:
- noun
- • (logic) a proposition that is accepted as true in order to provide a basis for logical reasoning verb
- • Put (something somewhere) firmly
- • Put before
- • Take as a given; assume as a postulate or axiom
An example sentence would be:
- • "I posit that honesty is the best policy."
- • "She posited a theory about the origin of the universe."
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New York Times03 Mar 2020 | Down 14 | |
New York Times07 Oct 2000 | Across 50 | |
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1 | "What you propose is not going to happen!"
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New York Times -
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5 | Propose an explanation | |
6 | Propose or suggest (an idea or explanation) based on limited information. | |
7 | Propose tentatively, with "out"
New York Times -
08 May 2016 | New York Times / 08 May 2016 |