Historical clue formulations

• The bare essentials, so to speak — 2021-04-10
• Nitty-gritty — 2009-06-06
• Basic, as issues — 2009-01-05
• Fundamental — 2005-10-17
• Two for dinner? — 2002-06-17
• Basic — 2000-02-18
• Fundamental, as issues — 1999-09-13
• Restaurant offering — 1998-05-18