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% RATIONALE Reasoned explanation (9) The Telegraph Cross Atlantic Sep 8, 2026
3% YSEE Explanation intro (4) Newsday Sep 4, 2026
3% CAMP Pitch a tent (4)
3% STANDOFF Tentative stalemate (8) The Times Concise Aug 27, 2026
3% FLAP Part of a tent (4) Universal Aug 27, 2026
3% DAREIASK "Could there possibly be a good explanation for this?" (8) LA Times Daily Aug 27, 2026
3% ALIBI Suspect's explanation (5) (5) Mirror Quick Aug 17, 2026
3% FEELER Tentative inquiry (6) Thomas Joseph Aug 15, 2026
3% CANVAS Tent fabric (6) The Times Concise Aug 13, 2026
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