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BASICS
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The answer BASICS is rarely seen, appearing only about once every 1800 puzzles.
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Definition
BASICS as a noun:
1. (basics, rudiments) = a statement of fundamental facts or principles
2. (fundamentals, basics, fundamental principle, basic principle, bedrock) = principles from which other truths can be derived; "first you must learn the fundamentals"; "let's get down to basics"
BASIC as a noun:
1. a popular programming language that is relatively easy to learn; an acronym for beginner's all-purpose symbolic instruction code; no longer in general use
2. (basic, staple) = (usually plural) a necessary commodity for which demand is constant