maxim crossword clue

 Sure, here are some possible answers for the crossword clue "maxim":

5 letters: ADAGE

6 letters: AXIOM

7 letters: CANON

8 letters: EPIGRAM

9 letters: MITZVAH

The specific answer that you need will depend on the other clues in the puzzle and the length of the answer blank.

Here are some additional examples of crossword clues for "maxim":

A short, pithy saying that expresses a general truth or principle (ADAGE)

A universally accepted principle or rule (AXIOM)

A statement of religious or moral law (CANON)

A witty or clever saying (EPIGRAM)

A religious or moral obligation (MITZVAH)

I hope this helps!

The 5-letter word for "maxim" is ADAGE.