Pith Crossword Clue
7 letters · New York Times · Friday, December 9, 2016 · 37-Down
Appeared in 3 New York Times Crosswords between May 1998 and December 2016.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · December 9, 2016 · 37-Down · 7 letters
ESSENCE0 of 7 letters revealed
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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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7 lettersUse ? for blanks. Example: C?S?O?
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