The Clue
Gists (5 letter answer)
The Answer
PITHS
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Notes
The answer PITHS is rarely seen, appearing only about once every 2100 puzzles.
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Definition
PITH as a noun:
1. soft spongelike central cylinder of the stems of most flowering plants
2. (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"
PITH as a verb:
1. remove the pith from (a plant)