Basic commodity Crossword Clue
6 letters · New York Times · Saturday, November 16, 1996 · 9-Down
Appeared in 1 New York Times Crossword: Saturday, November 16, 1996.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · November 16, 1996 · 9-Down · 6 letters
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(usually plural) a necessary commodity for which demand is constant
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