Intellectual ___ (careful reasoning that holds up to scrutiny) Crossword Clue

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% RIGOR Intellectual ___ (careful reasoning that holds up to scrutiny) (5)
5% SETBACK Hold-up (7) The Telegraph Quick Oct 30, 2025
5% WASITYOU "Care to own up to this one?" (8) USA Today Oct 23, 2025
5% ROB Hold up (3) Thomas Joseph Oct 21, 2025
5% NURSER One caring, or holding of a grudge, perhaps (6) The Telegraph Cross Atlantic Oct 21, 2025
5% LASTS Holds up (5) LA Times Daily Oct 15, 2025
5% EGGHEAD Intellectual (7) (7) Mirror Classic Oct 15, 2025
5% DELAY Hold-up (5) The Telegraph Quick Oct 8, 2025
5% IVORYTOWER Intellectual property? (10) The Telegraph Cross Atlantic Oct 7, 2025
5% BRAINFOOD Intellectual aid (9) Newsday Oct 3, 2025
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