General idea Crossword Clue
4 letters · New York Times · Tuesday, May 30, 2023 · 21-Across
Appeared in 4 New York Times Crosswords between August 2018 and July 2024.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · May 30, 2023 · 21-Across · 4 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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4 lettersUse ? for blanks. Example: C?S?O?
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