derived from experiment and observation rather than theory; "an empirical basis for an ethical theory"; "empirical laws"; "empirical data"; "an empirical treatment of a disease about which little is known"

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How many solutions are there for the crossword clue "EMPIRICAL"?

There are 68 solutions. The longest is TRANSCENDENTALISTIC with 19 letters, and the shortest is TEST with 4 letters.

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Solutions are between 4 and 19 letters long.

Still in puzzle mode? Solve these clues related to ‘EMPIRICAL’

Clue	Answers

Empirical procedure	1
Experimenting empirically until a solution is found	1
Based on observation	1
Very useful	1
Hands-on exam	1
Proven through testing	1
Like experimental data	1
Derived from experiment and observation	1
Matter-of-fact	1
Not theoretical	1
Based on observation or experience	1
Avant-garde	1
___ joke	1
serving in or intended for exploration or discovery	1
science exam	1
CERTAINTY BASED ON PAST EXPERIENCE	1
hardheaded	1
person who relies on empirical methods	1
reliance on or advocacy of experimental or empirical principles and procedures	1
empirical world	1

‘EMPIRICAL’ isn’t just a clue – it’s also a popular crossword answer! Check out these clues where ‘EMPIRICAL’ is the solution:

Clue	Answer

Derived from experiments (9)	empirical
Derived from experiment and observation (9)
Based on experiments (9)