| Answer | Crossword Clue |
|---|---|
| KERNEL | Essence of an idea |
| NUB | Essence of an idea |
| principles | A fundamental quality or attribute determining the nature of something; an essence |
| bergamot | any of various plants of the mint family, as Monarda fistulosa, yielding an oil resembling essence of bergamot |
| bergamots | any of various plants of the mint family, as Monarda fistulosa, yielding an oil resembling essence of bergamot |
| vanillas | The fruit of this plant, which is cured and then either used in cooking or processed to extract an essence that is used for flavor and fragrance |
