The Clue
Gist of a story (3 letter answer)
The Answer
NUB
Tags
Notes
The answer NUB is uncommon, appearing about once every 375 puzzles.
Related Clues
Center
Core
Crux
Essence
Gist
Heart
Kernel
Central point
Core; kernel
The heart of the matter
Punch line
The real issue
Small lump
Small piece
One-inch pencil, say
Definition
NUB as a noun:
1. (nub, nubble) = a small lump or protuberance
2. (nub, stub) = a small piece; "a nub of coal"; "a stub of a pencil"
3. (kernel, substance, core, center, essence, gist, heart, heart and soul, inwardness, marrow, meat, nub, pith, sum, nitty-gritty) = the choicest or most essential or most vital part of some idea or experience; "the gist of the prosecutor's argument"; "the heart and soul of the Republican Party"; "the nub of the story"