The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 6 letter word STANCE , but the solution may also be GIST which is one of the most recent solution (2023 in New York Times).
Meat of the matter crossword clue answers
Here's a list of possible crossword answers ranked by the most likely to least likely.
| Answer | Likelyness | Letters |
|---|---|---|
| STANCE | 33 % | 6 |
| PITH | 33 % | 4 |
| GIST | 33 % | 4 |
Why may GIST be the right solution?
"GIST" is a synonym for the main point or essence of something. In this clue, "meat" is used figuratively to mean the most important part of the matter, which is the same as the "gist".
Words with a meaning similar to the clue: Meat of the matter
These words may or may not be a possible solution to this crosswords clue.- crux
- gist
- heart
- core
- presence
- pith
- concretely
- originary
- substance
- life
- item
- deep down
Crossword Answer definitions
STANCE noun- The manner, pose, or posture in which one stands.
- One's opinion or point of view.
- A place to stand; a position, a site, a station.
- A place for buses or taxis to await passengers; a bus stop, a taxi rank.
- A place where a fair or market is held; a location where a street trader can carry on business.
- A stanza.
- To place, to position, to station; (specifically) to put (cattle) into an enclosure or pen in preparation for sale.
More crossword clues leading to the same solutions
Here's a few more crossword clues - all leading to the identical solution
More clues leading to the result STANCE
- Position
- Attitude
- Fighter's position
- Position on issues
- Batter's position
- Batter's concern
- Golf pro's concern
- Batting coach's concern
- Position on an issue
- Hitting position
More clues leading to the result PITH
- Central part
- Essence
- Kind of helmet
- Brevity
- Core
- Heart of the matter
- Essence or core
- Importance
- Safari helmet material
- Essential part