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5 letters · New York Times · Thursday, July 14, 2022 · 4-Across
Appeared in 1 New York Times Crossword: Thursday, July 14, 2022.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · July 14, 2022 · 4-Across · 5 letters
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pertaining to or constituting a base or basis; "a basic fact"; "the basic ingredients"; "basic changes in public opinion occur because of changes in priorities"
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