What is the crossword answer for the clue: Sum and substance

CORE - a 4 letter word may be the answer you are looking for!

MEAT - a 4 letter word may be the answer you are looking for!

EPITOME - a 7 letter word may be the answer you are looking for!

ESSENCE - a 7 letter word may be the answer you are looking for!

THELONGANDSHORT - a 15 letter word may be the answer you are looking for!

CONTENTS - a 8 letter word may be the answer you are looking for!

GIST - a 4 letter word may be the answer you are looking for!

PITH - a 4 letter word may be the answer you are looking for!

Sum and substance

4 Character Answers:

CORE

GIST

MEAT

PITH

7 Character Answers:

EPITOME

ESSENCE

8 Character Answers:

CONTENTS

15 Character Answers:

THELONGANDSHORT