More than a hypothesis, but not quite a law Crossword Clue
6 letters · New York Times · Thursday, June 30, 2022 · 74-Across
Appeared in 1 New York Times Crossword: Thursday, June 30, 2022.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · June 30, 2022 · 74-Across · 6 letters
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a tentative insight into the natural world; a concept that is not yet verified but that if true would explain certain facts or phenomena; "a scientific hypothesis that survives experimental testing becomes a scientific theory"; "he proposed a fresh theory of alkalis that later was accepted in chemical practices"
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