What is the answer to "Basic idea"?

The most common answer is GIST. However, there is 1 possible answer to this clue.

When was this clue last used?

This clue was most recently seen in 2024, and first appeared in 2023.

How difficult is this clue?

We rate this clue as Easy difficulty.

Basic idea Crossword Clue Answer

Need help with Basic idea? This clue showed up in the September 21, 2025 USA Today puzzle. The answer has 4 letters.

Basic idea Crossword Answer

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Basic idea Crossword Clue FAQ

What is the 4-letter answer to "Basic idea" crossword clue?

The answer to the "Basic idea" crossword clue is GIST. This answer contains 4 letters and was confirmed in the USA Today puzzle.

Which crossword used "Basic idea" clue?

This crossword clue most recently appeared in the USA Today puzzle on September 21, 2025. Daily crossword puzzles often reuse popular clues, so this clue may appear again in future puzzles from the same publication or others.