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4 letters · New York Times · Tuesday, July 8, 2025 · 1-Across
Appeared in 5 New York Times Crosswords between December 2001 and July 2025.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · July 8, 2025 · 1-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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