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name of game(noun, expression, adjective, idiom, nature)
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name of the game(expression, idiom, substance, idea, essence)
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nature of the beast(noun, expression, idiom, substance, idea)
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nub(body, substance, idea, heart, essence)
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pith(body, substance, idea, heart, essence)
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punch line(noun, expression, substance, idea, meaning)
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quintessence(noun, substance, idea, short, meaning)
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root(body, heart, center, gist, nucleus)
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score(substance, idea, essence, summary, meed)
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sense(noun, substance, idea, meaning, essence)
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short(noun, substance, idea, meaning, essence)
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significance(body, substance, idea, heart, essence)
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soul(noun, substance, idea, short, meaning)
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starting point(expression, root, mainspring, intermediacy)
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subject(noun, substance, idea, meaning, essence)
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substance(body, idea, heart, essence, center)
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summary(noun, substance, idea, short, meaning)
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the dope
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theme(noun, substance, idea, short, meaning)
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thrust(noun, body, substance, idea, meaning)
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