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% YSEE Explanation intro (4) Newsday Oct 24, 2025
2% HERESTHETHING Words that may precede an explanation (13) USA Today Oct 22, 2025
2% FLAVOUR Prefer embracing student's spirit (7) The Telegraph Cryptic Oct 21, 2025
2% RUDIMENT Basic principle (8) The Telegraph Quick Oct 19, 2025
2% NOPULP Orange juice preference (6) New York Times Oct 19, 2025
2% BECAUSEISAIDSO Unsatisfying explanation from a parent (14) Universal Oct 18, 2025
2% TENET Principle (5) Universal Oct 17, 2025
2% LONER One who prefers solitude (5) Commuter Oct 13, 2025
2% AMORAL Lacking principles (6) New York Times Oct 8, 2025

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