“Guiding principle” crossword clue
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Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.TENET is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Guiding principle”. It was last seen in the puzzle of July 13, 2025, where it runs at 4 Down and fills 5 squares. It crosses 5 other entries in that grid — those are listed below and are the quickest way to confirm the letters you already have.
Crossing entries
Jul 13, 2025 grid1ACry from a guard tower4 ltrs›20AGreat Plains tribe4 ltrs›25ANot marbled, say4 ltrs›29AThey have seniority6 ltrs›34AUnder, on a score5 ltrs›
More clues from this puzzle
Jul 13, 20255AImaginary fiends6 ltrs›11AAssign a number, maybe4 ltrs›15ATakes orders at a restaurant5 ltrs›21A"I'll be right with you"6 ltrs›22AName that becomes a shape if you switch the second and fourth letters4 ltrs›23AThey might leave you in stitches, for short6 ltrs›26AElectronic music genre6 ltrs›27APai gow game piece4 ltrs›
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