Basic idea crossword clue
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GIST — the 4-letter solution to “Basic idea”, entered at 24 Across in the Thomas Joseph crossword for November 25, 2021.
About this clue
“Basic idea” appeared as 24 Across in the Thomas Joseph crossword on November 25, 2021, and the answer is 4 letters long. We have tracked this clue 7 times in Thomas Joseph puzzles, most recently on March 2, 2026.
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What is the answer to “Basic idea”?
In the Thomas Joseph crossword for Thursday, November 25, 2021, the answer to “Basic idea” is GIST — 4 letters, entered at 24 Across.
Could the answer be different in my puzzle?
The same clue text can take different answers depending on the grid. Every time we have seen “Basic idea” in the Thomas Joseph crossword the answer has been GIST, but always check the letter count against your grid.
How many letters is the answer?
The answer has 4 letters and starts with G.
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No. This is an independent solver’s reference. The Thomas Joseph crossword is published by King Features Syndicate.