statement supported by arguments
| THESIS |
| Word | Clue |
|---|---|
| AIDA | opera by Verdi |
| MEOW | vocalization by cats |
| OATH | personal affirmation of a statement |
| ALLEY | by-way, lane |
| BUGLE | horn used by hunters |
| CAROL | round dance accompanied by singing |
| CREED | statement of belief |
| GULCH | deep V-shaped valley formed by erosion |
| GULLY | landform created by running water |
| HIJAB | veil worn by Muslim women |
| JIHAD | holy war undertaken by Muslims |
| QUACK | The sound made by a duck |
| SHIRE | administered by a sheriff |
| ACCOUNT | statement, representation |
| THEOREM | statement, proposition |
| AFFIDAVIT | written sworn statement of fact |
| REHEARSAL | account, statement |
| EXPRESSION | statement |
| PREDICTION | statement about an uncertain event |
| PROPOSITION | statement of what is believed |
| ACCOUNT | statement, representation |
| TESTIMONY | statements made by a witness in court |