| Answer | Crossword Clue |
|---|---|
| THEME | The main idea |
| counterpoints | An argument, idea, or theme used to create a contrast with the main element |
| counterpoint | An argument, idea, or theme used to create a contrast with the main element |
| POINT | Main idea |
| THEME | Main idea |
| SUMANDSUBSTANCE | Main idea |
| GIST | Main idea |
| ESSENCE | Main idea |
| POINT | Main idea. |
| CORE | Main idea |
| KEYNOTE | Main idea |
| CRUX | Main idea |
| TEMA | Musical main idea, to Menotti |
| TEMA | Main idea of un libro |
| GIST | Main point of an idea |
| SUMANDSUBSTANCE | Main idea, as of an argument |
| TEMA | Main idea of a Verdi composition |
