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We think the answer is "BASAL" which means:

    adjective
  • • Especially of leaves; located at the base of a plant or stem; especially arising directly from the root or rootstock or a root-like stem
  • adjective satellite
  • • Of or being the essential or basic part
  • • Serving as or forming a base
  • noun
  • • Base, bottom, minimum
  • • Any basal structure or part

An example sentence would be:

  • • "The basal temperature of the patient was slightly elevated."
  • • "The basal metabolic rate varies from person to person."

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Source #Number Answer
New York Times22 Jan 2022 Across 1
The Guardian Quick10 May 2021 Down 1
The Guardian Speedy18 Apr 2021 Across 19
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