The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 8 letter word EXEGESIS which also is the latest solution we found used in New York Times in 1946.
Critical explanation of a text crossword clue answers
Here's a list of possible crossword answers ranked by the most likely to least likely.
| Answer | Likelyness | Letters |
|---|---|---|
| EXEGESIS | 100 % | 8 |
Words with a meaning similar to the clue: Critical explanation of a text
These words may or may not be a possible solution to this crosswords clue.- commentary
- critique
- review
- exegesis
- treatise
- treatment
- report
- diss
- oral
- addressee
- dissertation
- address
Crossword Answer definitions
EXEGESIS noun- An exposition or explanation of a text, especially a religious one.
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