Fundamental Crossword Clue
5 letters · New York Times · Tuesday, April 15, 2025 · 21-Down
Appeared in 9 New York Times Crosswords between May 1995 and April 2025.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · April 15, 2025 · 21-Down · 5 letters
BASIC0 of 5 letters revealed
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What does this clue mean?
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"
adjective
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Known letters
5 lettersUse ? for blanks. Example: C?S?O?
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