Enter a clue or pattern or both:

The Clue

Meat (4 letter answer)

The Answer

CRUX

Tags


Notes

The answer CRUX is uncommon, appearing about once every 450 puzzles.

Related Clues

Core
Essence
Gist
Heart
Nub
Point
Central point
Decisive point
Essential point
Heart of the matter
Key point
Main feature
Pivotal point
Unsolved question
Central point, as of an argument
Key target of resolution

Definition

CRUX as a noun:

1. (Southern Cross, Crux, Crux Australis) = a small conspicuous constellation in the southern hemisphere in the Milky Way near Centaurus
2. (crux, crux of the matter) = the most important point