___ brain (source of our primal instincts, it's said) Crossword Clue

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% LIZARD ___ brain (source of our primal instincts, it's said) (6) New York Times Oct 29, 2024
65% URGE "Primal" instinct (4) Commuter Mar 12, 2026
65% BASIC Primal, instincts (5)
57% GUT Instinct (3) The Telegraph Cross Atlantic Jun 2, 2026
54% REFLEX Instinctive reaction (6) The Telegraph Quick Jul 19, 2026
52% ROT Brain ___ (3) New York Times Jul 8, 2026
50% PANDERTO Gratify, as base instincts (8) Premier Sunday Aug 9, 2026
50% CPU Brain of a PC (3) The Atlantic Aug 2, 2026
50% IDEAS Brain sparks (5) New York Times Mini Aug 1, 2026
50% SHARON Stone of "Basic Instinct" (6) Eugene Sheffer Jul 15, 2026

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