Answer to "Explanatory tool" crossword clue

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 7 letter word ANALOGY which also is the latest solution we found used in LA Times in 2024.

Explanatory tool crossword clue answers

Here's a list of possible crossword answers ranked by the most likely to least likely.

Answer Likelyness Letters
ANALOGY100 %7

Why may ANALOGY be the right solution?

An analogy is an explanatory tool used to compare two things in order to explain a concept or idea. In this case, "explanatory tool" is a clue that suggests the answer "ANALOGY" as it fits the definition of a tool used for explanation through comparison.

Words with a meaning similar to the clue: Explanatory tool

These words may or may not be a possible solution to this crosswords clue.
  • model
  • framework
  • theory
  • data
  • data element
  • incantation
  • business logic
  • clustering
  • hash
  • magic
  • token
  • cave

Crossword Answer definitions

ANALOGY noun
  1. A relationship of resemblance or equivalence between two situations, people, or objects, especially when used as a basis for explanation or extrapolation.
  2. The proportion or the equality of ratios.
  3. (grammar) The correspondence of a word or phrase with the genius of a language, as learned from the manner in which its words and phrases are ordinarily formed; similarity of derivative or inflectional processes.

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