Basic assumption
THE ANSWER IS
The answer is GIVEN.
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Why it fits
GIVEN is the 5-letter answer to “Basic assumption” in the March 16, 2021 Lexigo puzzle. Every answer must also trace a connected path across touching hexagons, with each word linking to its neighbors in the chain—so GIVEN both satisfies the clue and fits the day’s board.