Based on hypothesis or theory rather than experiment (Latin) Crossword Clue

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Here is the answer for the crossword clue Based on hypothesis or theory rather than experiment (Latin) last seen in Guardian Speedy puzzle. We have found 40 possible answers for this clue in our database. Among them, one solution stands out with a 98% match which has a length of 7 letters. We think the likely answer to this clue is APRIORI.

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% APRIORI Based on hypothesis or theory rather than experiment (Latin) (7) The Guardian Speedy Jan 19, 2020
6% RULE OF THUMB A principle based on experience rather than theory (13) The Times Specialist Sunday May 29, 2022
5% IDEA Hypothesis (4) The Telegraph Cross Atlantic Sep 29, 2025
5% LIEU In ___ of (rather than) (4) USA Today Sep 5, 2025
5% EMPIRICAL Based on observation rather than theory (9) The Guardian Quick Jan 5, 2024
5% THEORY The hypothesis rather than the practice (6)
5% PRIORI A __: based on deduction rather than experience (6) LA Times Daily Aug 8, 2017
4% FEEL Experience (4) (4) The Sun Mini Oct 18, 2025
4% IDEST That is, in Latin (5) The Telegraph Mini Oct 13, 2025
4% EGGCORN In speech rather than song, the equivalent of "mondegreen" (7) The Times Specialist Sunday Oct 12, 2025

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