Meat Crossword Clue
4 letters · New York Times · Friday, December 10, 2021 · 19-Across
Appeared in 7 New York Times Crosswords between January 2001 and December 2021.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · December 10, 2021 · 19-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?
Other answers seen for this clue
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- Appeared in 1 New York Times Crossword: Friday, January 5, 2001.PITH4 lettersanswer page
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New York Times · Monday, March 25, 2024 · 4 letters
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