Guiding principle crossword clue
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CREED — the 5-letter solution to “Guiding principle”, entered at 24 Down in the Thomas Joseph crossword for February 16, 2022.
About this clue
“Guiding principle” appeared as 24 Down in the Thomas Joseph crossword on February 16, 2022, and the answer is 5 letters long. We have tracked this clue 5 times in Thomas Joseph puzzles, most recently on January 28, 2026.
Other possible answers
Seen for the same clue in other Thomas Joseph puzzles.
- CREDO5 letters
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What is the answer to “Guiding principle”?
In the Thomas Joseph crossword for Wednesday, February 16, 2022, the answer to “Guiding principle” is CREED — 5 letters, entered at 24 Down.
Could the answer be different in my puzzle?
Yes. This clue has taken more than one answer in the Thomas Joseph crossword: CREDO, CREED. Match the letter count against the squares in your grid to pick the right one.
How many letters is the answer?
The answer has 5 letters and starts with C.
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No. This is an independent solver’s reference. The Thomas Joseph crossword is published by King Features Syndicate.