| Answer | Crossword Clue |
|---|---|
| pulses | The central point of energy and organization in an area or activity |
| center | point, area, person, or thing that is most important or pivotal in relation to an indicated activity, interest, or condition a railroad center the center of the controversy |
| centralism | the concentration of power and control in the central authority of an organization (as a political or educational system) compare federalism |
| spiral | Winding in a continuous and gradually widening (or tightening) curve, either around a central point on a flat plane or about an axis so as to form a cone |
| player | A person or body that is involved and influential in an area or activity |
