Germs of ideas Crossword Clue
7 letters · New York Times · Saturday, July 26, 2025 · 39-Down
Appeared in 1 New York Times Crossword: Saturday, July 26, 2025.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · July 26, 2025 · 39-Down · 7 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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