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They Cover The Basics Crossword Clue

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199%7Exact Match!
228%6 Book related in 2, which does cover the basics
326%11 One studying the basics

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We think the answer is "PRIMERS" which means:

    noun
  • • An introductory textbook
  • • Any igniter that is used to initiate the burning of a propellant
  • • The first or preliminary coat of paint or size applied to a surface

An example sentence would be:

  • • "I need to buy some paint primers for my new house."
  • • "The science teacher handed out the primers for the upcoming experiment."

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New York Times18 Aug 2012 Down 7
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