Below are possible answers for the crossword clue Long and short of it.
4 letter answer(s) to long and short of it
GIST
the central meaning or theme of a speech or literary work
the choicest or most essential or most vital part of some idea or experience; "the gist of the prosecutor's argument"; "the heart and soul of the Republican Party"; "the nub of the story"
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