Crossword clue
Principle crossword clue
We have 16 answers for the clue “Principle”, from 3–11 letters. The most likely answer is TENET.
Top answer
TENET
5 letters · Basic principle
All answers for “Principle”
| Answer | Letters | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 3-letter answers | ||
| LAW | 3 | Fundamental rule |
| 4-letter answers | ||
| RULE | 4 | Guiding standard |
| 5-letter answers | ||
| TENET Best match | 5 | Basic principle |
| MAXIM | 5 | Rule of conduct |
| AXIOM | 5 | Self-evident principle |
| CREED | 5 | Guiding beliefs |
| ETHIC | 5 | Moral principle |
| CANON | 5 | General rule or principle |
| DOGMA | 5 | Firmly held principle |
| TRUTH | 5 | Fundamental fact |
| BASIS | 5 | Underlying principle |
| MORAL | 5 | Standard of behaviour |
| 7-letter answers | ||
| PRECEPT | 7 | Rule for action |
| 8-letter answers | ||
| DOCTRINE | 8 | Set of principles |
| STANDARD | 8 | Moral norm |
| 11-letter answers | ||
| FUNDAMENTAL | 11 | Basic principle |
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What does “Principle” mean?
A noun for a fundamental truth, rule, or moral standard serving as the basis of reasoning or behaviour. Not to be confused with principal.
Solving tip
TENET, MAXIM and AXIOM are frequent fillers. Keep the answer singular; ETHIC is also used for a moral principle.
Frequently asked questions
What is the answer to the crossword clue "Principle"?
The most likely answer is TENET (5 letters) — Basic principle. Other common answers are RULE (4), MAXIM (5), AXIOM (5), DOCTRINE (8).
How many letters are in the answer to "Principle"?
Answers to "Principle" range from 3–11 letters. Count the squares in your grid and use the length filter on this page to narrow the list.