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Clue: "Crux"
"Crux" is a New York Times crossword puzzle clue that we have seen 13 times. When there are multiple answers, the answers are sorted by the most recently seen.
Most likely answer
PITH
Possible answers
PITH
GIST
MEAT
NUB
TAU
Likely related crossword puzzle clues
Core
Gist
Lump
Heart
Center
Kernel
Essence
Small lump
Central point
Worn-down pencil
Crux of the matter
Essence of an idea
Small protuberance
One-inch pencil, say
Well-used pencil, say
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