Essential part Crossword Clue
4 letters · New York Times · Tuesday, June 25, 2019 · 23-Down
Appeared in 3 New York Times Crosswords between April 1995 and June 2019.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · June 25, 2019 · 23-Down · 4 letters
PITH0 of 4 letters revealed
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What does this clue mean?
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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Known letters
4 lettersUse ? for blanks. Example: C?S?O?
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