Tentative explanation Crossword Clue

Here is the answer for the crossword clue Tentative explanation . We have found 40 possible answers for this clue in our database. Among them, one solution stands out with a 98% match which has a length of 10 letters. We think the likely answer to this clue is HYPOTHESIS.

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% HYPOTHESIS Tentative explanation (10)
3% ISAYSO "Reason" given in a parental "explanation" (6) New York Times May 3, 2026
3% TEPEES Conical tents (6) The Telegraph Cross Atlantic May 1, 2026
3% OCCAM Philosopher who championed simple explanations (5) New York Times May 1, 2026
3% THEORIES Conservatives welcoming man's explanations (8) (8) The Sun Two Speed Apr 27, 2026
3% SIP Drink tentatively (3) USA Today Apr 24, 2026
3% YURT Circular tent (4) New York Times Apr 21, 2026
3% STAKE Tent anchor (5) Thomas Joseph Apr 10, 2026
3% MARQUEE Very large tent (7) (7) Mirror Classic Apr 7, 2026
3% YURTS Circular tents (5) The Telegraph Mini Mar 31, 2026
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