Based on observation rather than theory (9) Crossword Clue

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% EMPIRICAL Based on observation rather than theory (9) (9)
3% VERY Rather (4) LA Times Daily Mar 7, 2026
3% VIBESBASED Determined by feelings rather than facts (10) Universal Feb 14, 2026
3% HYPOTHESIS Theory (10) The Telegraph Quick Jan 14, 2026
3% RULE OF THUMB A principle based on experience rather than theory (13) The Times Specialist Sunday May 29, 2022
2% EYED Observed (4) The Telegraph Quick Mar 15, 2026
2% EYING Observing (5) The Telegraph Cross Atlantic Mar 15, 2026
2% RACY Rather blue (4) LA Times Daily Mar 14, 2026
2% PLO UN observer group (3) Newsday Mar 11, 2026
2% SEE Observe (3) The Telegraph Mini Mar 9, 2026
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