Main idea Crossword Clue

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THEME

(5 letters)

GIST

(4 letters)

POINT

(5 letters)

KEYNOTE

(7 letters)

Helpful Hints

(noun)
1. the act of applying force to propel something
2. a strong blow with a knife or other sharp pointed instrument
(verb)
1. push upward
2. penetrate or cut through with a sharp instrument

Hint 2: Clue Definitions

MAIN (adjective)
1. (of a clause) capable of standing syntactically alone as a complete sentence
2. most important element
MAIN (noun)
1. any very large body of (salt) water
2. a principal pipe in a system that distributes water or gas or electricity or that collects sewage
IDEA (noun)
1. (music) melodic subject of a musical composition
2. an approximate calculation of quantity or degree or worth

Hint 3: Other Answers Used in the Past

THEME
(5 letters)
GIST
(4 letters)
POINT
(5 letters)
KEYNOTE
(7 letters)

Hint 4: Anagram

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