Principle stating the simplest explanation is preferable Crossword Clue

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% OCCAMSRAZOR Principle stating the simplest explanation is preferable (11) Wall Street Journal Aug 2, 2021
2% SERIES Binge-watching preference (6)
2% CREDO Operating principle (5) LA Times Daily Sep 2, 2025
2% DOGMA Set of principles (5) (5) The Guardian Quick Sep 1, 2025
2% AVERRED Stated (7) Wall Street Journal Aug 21, 2025
2% IDEAL Utopian principle (5) The Times Concise Aug 18, 2025
2% CLAIM Listing that might include an explanation of benefits (5) New York Times Aug 17, 2025
2% NOBLE Stately (5) Thomas Joseph Aug 16, 2025
2% WILDGOOSECHASTE "Waterfowl found to prefer celibacy"? (15) LA Times Daily Aug 15, 2025
2% ETHIC Guiding principle (5) Newsday Aug 10, 2025

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