Hearts Crossword Clue
5 letters · New York Times · Friday, September 22, 2023 · 39-Across
Appeared in 7 New York Times Crosswords between May 1995 and September 2023.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · September 22, 2023 · 39-Across · 5 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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