GIST
Scrabble letter values: G2I1S1T1 = 5
Definition
- noun the central meaning or theme of a speech or literary work. — synonyms: effect, essence, burden, core
- noun the choicest or most essential or most vital part of some idea or experience. — synonyms: kernel, substance, core, center, centre, essence, heart, heart_and_soul
Examples
- “the gist of the prosecutor's argument”
- “the heart and soul of the Republican Party”
- “the nub of the story”