Heart of the matter — Crossword Clue

Last seen 22nd Feb 2026•NYT Crossword

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Other 4‑letter answers (4)

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29th Jan 2025•Guardian Quick•19 DOWN
13th Dec 2023•LA Times Crossword•11 ACROSS
12th July 2021•Guardian Quick•17 DOWN
22nd Aug 2015•NYT Mini•4 DOWN
22nd May 2000•NYT Crossword•18 ACROSS
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20th Mar 2012•NYT Crossword•30 DOWN
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Seen 1 time • Last seen 7th Apr 2025
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7th Apr 2025•LA Times Crossword•36 DOWN
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Frequently asked questions about the crossword clue “Heart of the matter”

The answer to “Heart of the matter” is MEAT (4 letters).

We last saw “Heart of the matter” in NYT Crossword on 22nd Feb 2026.

The 4-letter answer for “Heart of the matter” is MEAT.

Other possible answers we’ve seen for “Heart of the matter” include GIST, CRUX, PITH, ATOM.

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