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3 | 31% | 9 | Principal or foundational component | |
Principal Component Crossword Clue
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We think the answer is "BASIS" which means:
- noun
- • A relation that provides the foundation for something
- • The fundamental assumptions from which something is begun or developed or calculated or explained
- • The most important or necessary part of something
An example sentence would be:
- • "On a daily basis, i go for a run in the morning."
- • "The company analyzes sales data on a weekly basis."
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New York Times18 Aug 1980 | Across 44 | |
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