Meat of the matter Crossword Clue
4 letters · New York Times · Monday, January 23, 2023 · 50-Across
Appeared in 2 New York Times Crosswords between February 2016 and January 2023.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · January 23, 2023 · 50-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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- Appeared in 1 New York Times Crossword: Wednesday, February 24, 2016.STANCE6 lettersanswer page
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