Minor but essential part Crossword Clue
3 letters · New York Times · Thursday, November 30, 2017 · 31-Across
Appeared in 1 New York Times Crossword: Thursday, November 30, 2017.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · November 30, 2017 · 31-Across · 3 letters
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a subordinate who performs an important but routine function; "he was a small cog in a large machine"
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