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Basic Nature Crossword Clue

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noun

• the choicest or most essential or most vital part of some idea or experience

• any substance possessing to a high degree the predominant properties of a plant or drug or other natural product from which it is extracted

• the central meaning or theme of a speech or literary work

• a toiletry that emits and diffuses a fragrant odor

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32%11Basic in nature
adjective satellite

• tending to become alkaline; slightly alkaline

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Source #Number Answer
New York Times17 Feb 1984 Down 44
New York Times02 Jan 1984 Across 66
New York Times10 Jul 1983 Down 91
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