| Answer | Crossword Clue |
|---|---|
| DEFENDS | Supports, as a theory |
| PET | Favorite, as a theory |
| HELDTO | Believed, as a theory |
| FINESPUN | Visionary, as a theory. |
| SHOTDOWN | Discredited, as a theory |
| TENABLE | Logical, as a theory |
| HOLE | Flaw, as in a theory |
| TENABLE | Having merit, as a theory |
| WASH | Appear correct, as a theory |
| POSIT | Put forth, as a theory |
| TENABLE | Hard to dispute, as a theory |
| GAIA | ... hypothesis (theory of the earth as a self-regulating organism) |
