It’s based on precedent crossword clue
Hidden by default so you do not spoil it by accident. Hint: it starts with C and has 7 letters.
CASELAW — the 7-letter solution to “It’s based on precedent”, entered at 7 Down in the Thomas Joseph crossword for January 16, 2025.
About this clue
“It’s based on precedent” appeared as 7 Down in the Thomas Joseph crossword on January 16, 2025, and the answer is 7 letters long. We have tracked this clue 2 times in Thomas Joseph puzzles, most recently on April 14, 2026.
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What is the answer to “It’s based on precedent”?
In the Thomas Joseph crossword for Thursday, January 16, 2025, the answer to “It’s based on precedent” is CASELAW — 7 letters, entered at 7 Down.
Could the answer be different in my puzzle?
The same clue text can take different answers depending on the grid. Every time we have seen “It’s based on precedent” in the Thomas Joseph crossword the answer has been CASELAW, but always check the letter count against your grid.
How many letters is the answer?
The answer has 7 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.