A guiding principle is a set of values or beliefs that guide an individual or group in their decision-making. The term can be broken down into several crossword solutions, such as TAO (3 letters), which is a Chinese philosophical concept of living in harmony with the universe; POLESTAR (8 letters), which is a star used to guide navigation; CREDO (5 letters), which is a statement of belief; MOTTO (5 letters), which is a phrase expressing a guiding principle; TENET (5 letters), which is a principle, belief, or doctrine; ETHIC (5 letters), which is a moral philosophy; POLES (5 letters), which is a point of reference; CREED (5 letters), which is a statement of faith; LAW (3 letters), which is a set of rules; LOADSTAR (8 letters), which is a star used to guide navigation; LODESTAR (8 letters), which is a star used to guide navigation; WATCHWORD (9 letters), which is a slogan or MOTTO; and GOLDENRULE (10 letters), which is a moral principle of treating others as one would like to be treated. All of these terms are related to the concept of a guiding principle, and they all provide a set of values or beliefs to help guide decision-making.