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5 letters · New York Times · Sunday, November 22, 1998 · 9-Down
Appeared in 1 New York Times Crossword: Sunday, November 22, 1998.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · November 22, 1998 · 9-Down · 5 letters
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the choicest or most essential or most vital part of some idea or experience; "the gist of the prosecutor's argument"; "the heart and soul of the Republican Party"; "the nub of the story"
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