| Answer | Crossword Clue |
|---|---|
| CUKE | Basic salad ingredient |
| ROMAINE | Caesar salad basic |
| TOBACCO | Basic ingredient? |
| STAPLE | Basic ingredient |
| CORNMEAL | Basic polenta ingredient |
| ONION | Basic soup stock ingredient |
| SUSPENSE | Basic ingredient of whodunits. |
| ABC | Basic ingredient to all four theme entries? |
