Traditional name dropped - it's a matter of principle (5) Crossword Clue

Here is the answer for the crossword clue Traditional name dropped - it's a matter of principle (5) featured in Guardian Cryptic puzzle on June 9, 2026. 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 5 letters. We think the likely answer to this clue is ETHIC.

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% ETHIC Traditional name dropped - it's a matter of principle (5) (5) The Guardian Cryptic Jun 9, 2026
56% BRUIN Traditional name for a bear (5) The Telegraph Plusword Apr 27, 2026
53% TENET Principle (5) Wall Street Journal May 28, 2026
53% OCCAM ____'s razor, philosophical principle (5) The Telegraph Plusword Mar 1, 2026
51% ETHOS Guiding principles (5) The Atlantic May 7, 2026
51% ETHICS Moral principles (6) The Telegraph Quick May 4, 2026
48% SUBSTANCE Matter, content (9) The Times Concise Jun 9, 2026
48% SOWHAT Does it matter? (6) The Telegraph Cross Atlantic Jun 8, 2026
48% GIST Heart of the matter (4) Universal Jun 8, 2026
48% ANGLE It's a matter of degrees (5) New York Times Jun 4, 2026

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