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3 letters · New York Times · Thursday, May 8, 2025 · 22-Across
Appeared in 1 New York Times Crossword: Thursday, May 8, 2025.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · May 8, 2025 · 22-Across · 3 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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