Nut Graf

Nut Graf is a slang word used in American English journalism. It is usually in a feature story and explains the news value of the story. In other words it summarizes the essence of the story for the readers. They say it is called the nut graf because like the nut it contains the "kernel," or essential theme of the story.

A nut graf puts the story in context and tells readers why they should be reading the story. Many editors say the nut graf is the most important section of the story because it tells readers the value of the story and makes them want to keep reading. The nut graf basically tells you the importance of a story.