Basics (4)
'basics' is the definition.
(I know this)
This is the entire clue.
(Other definitions for abcs that I've seen before include "12 [THINGS EASY]" , "Know these to be well versed - alphabetically?" , "guides ..." , "Know these letters to be well informed" .)
'basics' is the definition.
(synonyms)
This is all the clue.
(Other definitions for rudiments that I've seen before include "basic principles" , "Basics of any subject" .)