| Clue | Source | Date |
|---|---|---|
| What we really want to discuss is where the pipe comes out (4,5) | ||
| Sea child's most important problem? | The Guardian Cryptic | 11 Oct 2022 |
| Debate focal point | The Washington Post | 12 May 2019 |
| Debate focal point | LA Times Daily | 12 May 2019 |
| Debate focal point | ||
| Crux of a debate | Wall Street Journal | 26 Dec 2015 |
| Crux of a debate | ||
| *The economy, in many debates | ||
| *The economy, in many debates | ||
| Focal topic | ||
| Center of a debate | ||
| Debate's opening |