Dominant idea

Vincent Tenaglia

Published May 7, 2022 · Updated 9:30 AM

THE ANSWER IS

The answer is THEME.

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Why it fits

THEME is the 5-letter answer to “Dominant idea” in the May 7, 2022 Lexigo puzzle. Every answer must also trace a connected path across touching hexagons, with each word linking to its neighbors in the chain—so THEME both satisfies the clue and fits the day’s board.