gists

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gists noun

The most essential part; the main idea or substance (of a longer or more complicated matter); the crux of a matter; the pith.
The essential ground for action in a suit, without which there is no cause of action.
Resting place (especially of animals), lodging.

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gravamen crux quintessence lair nitty-gritty substance essence effect sum inwardness burden center kernel heart marrow meat core pith

Rhymes

gusts thrusts trusts adjusts trysts distrusts dusts lusts rusts crusts

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