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The Clue

Mainstay (8 letter answer)

The Answer

LINCHPIN

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Notes

The answer LINCHPIN is so rare that it appears less than once every 2500 puzzles.

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Critical element
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Definition

LINCHPIN as a noun:

1. (anchor, mainstay, keystone, backbone, linchpin, lynchpin) = a central cohesive source of support and stability; "faith is his anchor"; "the keystone of campaign reform was the ban on soft money"; "he is the linchpin of this firm"
2. (linchpin, lynchpin) = pin inserted through an axletree to hold a wheel on