The Clue
Groundwork (5 letter answer)
The Answer
BASIS
Tags
Notes
The answer BASIS is uncommon, appearing about once every 425 puzzles.
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Definition
BASIS as a noun:
1. (footing, basis, ground) = a relation that provides the foundation for something; "they were on a friendly footing"; "he worked on an interim basis"
2. (basis, base, foundation, fundament, groundwork, cornerstone) = the fundamental assumptions from which something is begun or developed or calculated or explained; "the whole argument rested on a basis of conjecture"
3. (basis, base) = the most important or necessary part of something; "the basis of this drink is orange juice"