Foundation Crossword Clue

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Foundation Crossword Answer

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BASIS

(5 letters)

BED

(3 letters)

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(noun)
1. a terrorist network intensely opposed to the United States that dispenses money and logistical support and training to a wide variety of radical Islamic terrorist groups; has cells in more than 50 countries
2. lowest support of a structure
(adjective)
1. of low birth or station (`base’ is archaic in this sense)
2. illegitimate
(verb)
1. use (purified cocaine) by burning it and inhaling the fumes
2. use as a basis for; found on

Hint 2: Clue Definition

FOUNDATION (noun)
1. education or instruction in the fundamentals of a field of knowledge
2. lowest support of a structure

Hint 3: Other Answers Used in the Past

BASIS
(5 letters)
BED
(3 letters)

Hint 4: Anagram

Unscramble the letters below to solve for today's answer.
SABE

More Universal Crossword (1/7/2026) Answers

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1. Skip past

5. Sob

9. Small demons

13. Nickname that drops -las

14. Something bid in France

16. In ___ straits

17. Colorful outfits at rodeos

19. Gemstone that may have white bands

20. College URL ending

21. Possible identity of the Loch 18-Down Monster

22. Sword handle

24. Scale units, for short

26. "Lost" had six

31. Out-of-fashion practice?

34. Rake in

35. Joey of kid-lit

36. Ajar, say

37. Divine sign

39. Low-ranking worker

40. "Exit, pursued by a bear" and others

44. All the rage

45. 'No ___, no fuss!'

46. Edge of a glass

47. Some paints or pastels

48. "___ and the Giant Peach"

50. Members of a vocal minority

55. Recluse

56. Part of a tennis match

57. Large, two-handled bag

59. "Playtime's over!"

61. 2024 Miranda July novel ... and a hint to the ends of 17-, 26-, 40- and 50-Across

64. Jot down, in music

65. "Better Call __"

66. Call on

67. ___ out (displayed in a lighter font)

68. Yolk-filled, maybe

69. Do some undercover work

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Down

1. On a single occasion

2. Not too spicy

3. "Food sounds OK"

4. Haul

6. 18+

7. Nintendo's "___ Sports"

8. Allow

9. Greatly admired celebrities

10. Green, chunky ice cream flavor

11. Ask nosy questions

12. "___ and the City"

15. Person who helps you find your place?

18. See 21-Across

23. Third-eldest Gallagher sibling on "Shameless"

25. Microsoft search engine

27. Takes a sharp turn

28. Levelheaded

29. 12 p.m

30. Certain heirs

31. Snack (on)

32. ___ and including

33. Unit of a course or spacecraft

38. Fails to hit

39. One spelling for a cherry pepper

41. Move abroad

42. Study at the last minute

43. Test proctor's cry

47. Not mutual

48. Traveler's tiredness

49. Dark beers

50. Spring romance, say

51. Chopper part

52. Meta app for pics

53. Property contract

54. Duffel bag attachment

58. 2025 award for the Philadelphia Eagles

60. Crimson or scarlet

62. Haul

63. "That won't ___"

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