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We think the answer to this crossword clue is: ESSENCE

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RankLettersAnswerClue
199%7Exact Match!
230%6Point, point, point, point then led all over the place
330%9 The gist or essence of something

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We think the answer is "ESSENCE" which means:

    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

An example sentence would be:

  • • "The essence of the poem lies in its beautiful imagery."
  • • "She captured the essence of her subject in her painting."

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The Guardian Cryptic21 Aug 2001 Across 26
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