Primary Crossword Clue
4 letters · New York Times · Friday, April 25, 2025 · 24-Down
Appeared in 13 New York Times Crosswords between January 1995 and April 2025.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · April 25, 2025 · 24-Down · 4 letters
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most important element; "the chief aim of living"; "the main doors were of solid glass"; "the principal rivers of America"; "the principal example"; "policemen were primary targets"; "the master bedroom"; "a master switch"
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4 lettersUse ? for blanks. Example: C?S?O?
Other answers seen for this clue
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