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| 2 | 46% | 8 | Persons relying on experience vis-à-vis theory | |
| 3 | 32% | 12 | State of relying only on oneself | |
Relying On Experience Alone Crossword Clue
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EMPIRIC which was last seen in the New York Times crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is:
EMPIRIC
Updated: October 10, 2023 by Nicoli Westwood
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We think the answer is "EMPIRIC" which means:
- adjective
- • Relying on medical quackery
- • Derived from experiment and observation rather than theory noun
- • A member of a sect of ancient physicians who based their theories solely on experience.
- • Someone who is guided by empiricism; an empiricist.
- • Any unqualified or dishonest practitioner; a charlatan; a quack.
An example sentence would be:
- • "He took an empiric approach to solving the problem."
- • "The doctor recommended an empiric treatment."
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| New York Times23 May 1980 | Across 14 | |
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