General idea Crossword Clue

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General idea Crossword Answer

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GIST

(4 letters)

APERCU

(6 letters)

TENOR

(5 letters)

Helpful Hints

(noun)
1. the meaning of a word or expression; the way in which a word or expression or situation can be interpreted
2. sound practical judgment
(verb)
1. perceive by a physical sensation, e.g., coming from the skin or muscles
2. become aware of not through the senses but instinctively

Hint 2: Clue Definitions

GENERAL (noun)
1. a general officer of the highest rank
2. the head of a religious order or congregation
GENERAL (adjective)
1. of worldwide scope or applicability
2. affecting the entire body
GENERAL (verb)
1. command as a general
IDEA (noun)
1. (music) melodic subject of a musical composition
2. an approximate calculation of quantity or degree or worth

Hint 3: Other Answers Used in the Past

GIST
(4 letters)
APERCU
(6 letters)
TENOR
(5 letters)

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