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The Clue

Main theme (5 letter answer)

The Answer

MOTIF

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Notes

The answer MOTIF is uncommon, appearing about once every 425 puzzles.

Related Clues

Design
Pattern
Subject
Theme
Central theme
Decorator's theme
Dominant theme
Recurrent melody
Recurring melody
Recurring subject
Recurring theme
Thematic element
Underlying theme
Unifying theme
Wallpaper design
Interior decorator's concern
Interior designer's creation

Definition

MOTIF as a noun:

1. a design that consists of recurring shapes or colors
2. (motif, motive) = a theme that is elaborated on in a piece of music
3. (theme, motif) = a unifying idea that is a recurrent element in a literary or artistic work; "it was the usual `boy gets girl' theme"