Guiding principle Universal Crossword Clue
The answer to the “Guiding principle” crossword clue is TENET (5 letters); other puzzles used CREED and CREDO. We have seen this clue 7 times in New York Times Midi and Universal and New York Times and USA Today crosswords, most recently on May 15, 2026.
Answer
THE ANSWER SEEN MOST OFTEN · 5 LETTERS
TENET: a principle, belief, or doctrine held to be true.
Best answers for “Guiding principle”
| Rank | Answer | Letters | Clue |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | TENET | 5 | Guiding principle |
| 2 | CREED | 5 | Guiding principle |
| 3 | CREDO | 5 | Guiding principle |
| 4 | NORTHSTAR | 9 | Guiding principle, metaphorically similar clue |
| 5 | ETHOS | 5 | Guiding philosophy similar clue |
| 6 | ETHIC | 5 | Moral principle similar clue |
The first 3 answers are for this clue; the others answered clues with the same main words.
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Questions about the Guiding principle Crossword Clue
What is the 5-letter answer to the Guiding principle crossword clue?
TENET is the 5-letter answer to the “Guiding principle” crossword clue, the one we have seen most often.
When was the Guiding principle crossword clue last used?
In the Universal of May 15, 2026. We have seen it 7 times.
What are other possible answers to the Guiding principle crossword clue?
Other puzzles used CREED and CREDO for this clue. Similar clues were answered with NORTHSTAR (“Guiding principle, metaphorically”), ETHOS (“Guiding philosophy”), ETHIC (“Moral principle”).