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The keynote to good health? (5)

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I believe the answer is:

tonic

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'the keynote' is the definition.
(synonyms)

'to good health?' is the wordplay.
I cannot really see how this works, but
'to' is present in the answer.
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(Other definitions for tonic that I've seen before include "requirement for invigoration?" , "something providing a boost" , "Stimulant" , "Small drink of spirits" , "Accompaniment to gin?" .)

I've seen this clue in The Globe and Mail.
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