| Answer | Crossword Clue |
|---|---|
| PASTA | Basis of many casseroles |
| OVAL | Like many casseroles |
| SLIVERED | Like almonds in many casseroles, salads, and desserts |
| SPAGHETTI | Basis of many dishes. |
| MUSK | Basis of many perfumes. |
| ADVENTURES | Basis of many plots. |
| TOFU | Basis of many vegetarian meals |
| BLACKMAIL | Basis of many a mystery. |
| DNA | Basis of many positive IDs |
| ROMANLAW | Basis of many countries' legal systems |
| ROMANLAW | Basis of many modern legal systems. |
| SLICEDBREAD | Basis of comparison for many innovations |
