| Answer | Crossword Clue |
|---|---|
| GIST | Essence of a matter. |
| GIST | The essence of a matter. |
| PLOT | Essence of a novel |
| CRAB | Essence of a certain cocktail |
| YOUTOO | Essence of a Caesarean quote |
| PUN | Essence of a knock-knock joke |
| PUN | Essence of many a punch line |
| DNA | Essence of a person, one might say |
