"The big ___ is persistence" (Octavia E. Butler quote) Crossword Clue

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"The big ___ is persistence" (Octavia E. Butler quote) Crossword Answer

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(noun)
1. natural abilities or qualities
2. a person who possesses unusual innate ability in some field or activity

Hint 2: Clue Definitions

PERSISTENCE (noun)
1. the property of a continuous and connected period of time
2. persistent determination
BUTLER (noun)
1. a manservant (usually the head servant of a household) who has charge of wines and the table
2. English poet (1612-1680)

Hint 3: Anagram

Unscramble the letters below to solve for today's answer.
LATENT

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