Existing as theory, not in reality Crossword Clue

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% NOTIONAL Existing as theory, not in reality (8)
7% ARE Exist (3) Universal Oct 9, 2025
6% BRASSTACKS Basic realities (5,5) (10) Mirror Classic Nov 4, 2025
6% BANG Big ___ (scientific theory) (4) USA Today Nov 1, 2025
6% LIVE Exist (4) (4) Mirror Quick Oct 29, 2025
6% NASCENT Coming into existence (7) (7) Mirror Quick Oct 27, 2025
6% ALIVE In existence (5) (5) Mirror Quick Oct 25, 2025
6% IDEA Theory (4) (4) Puzzler Oct 24, 2025
6% LIFETIME Complete span of existence (8) The Times Concise Oct 17, 2025
6% RAISONDETRE Purpose of something's existence (11) The Telegraph Cross Atlantic Oct 15, 2025
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