Core principle — to Keynes (anag) (8)

I believe the answer is:

keystone

(Other definitions for keystone that I've seen before include "everything may depend on it" , "Chief element" , "important element" , "Vital support" , "What tops an arch" .)

I've seen this clue in The Guardian.

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