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I believe the answer is:

basic

(Other definitions for basic that I've seen before include "Introductory" , "Elementary - without extras" , "Simple - computer language" , "Staple; ordinary" , "Fundamental, forming a starting-point" .)

I've seen this clue in The Washington Post.
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