The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 20 letter word LONG AND SHORT OF IT which also is the latest solution we found used in New York Times in 2024.
General idea … or a hint to the clue/answer pairings at 14-, 29-, 39-, 41- and 53- crossword clue answers
Here's a list of possible crossword answers ranked by the most likely to least likely.
| Answer | Likelyness | Letters |
|---|---|---|
| LONG AND SHORT OF IT | 100 % | 20 |
Why may LONG-AND-SHORT-OF-IT be the right solution?
The phrase "Long and short of it" means getting to the main point or the essential information. In this crossword, the clue/answer pairings at 14-, 29-, 39-, 41-, and 53- all relate to getting to the main point or essence of something, hence the answer "LONG AND SHORT OF IT" fits perfectly.
Words with a meaning similar to the clue: General idea … or a hint to the clue/answer pairings at 14-, 29-, 39-, 41- and 53-
These words may or may not be a possible solution to this crosswords clue.- rule
- art
- lead
- key
- para
- inkling
- light
- date
- point
- shadow
- pitch
- suggestion
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