*Chief source of support Crossword Clue
8 letters · New York Times · Monday, June 3, 2019 · 16-Across
Appeared in 1 New York Times Crossword: Monday, June 3, 2019.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · June 3, 2019 · 16-Across · 8 letters
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a central cohesive source of support and stability; "faith is his anchor"; "the keystone of campaign reform was the ban on soft money"; "he is the linchpin of this firm"
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