Essential Crossword Clue
4 letters · New York Times · Friday, May 16, 2025 · 45-Across
Appeared in 17 New York Times Crosswords between April 1995 and May 2025.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · May 16, 2025 · 45-Across · 4 letters
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a necessary or essential thing; "seat belts are an absolute must"
noun
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Known letters
4 lettersUse ? for blanks. Example: C?S?O?
Other answers seen for this clue
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- Appeared in 2 New York Times Crosswords between May 1997 and August 2003.KEY3 lettersanswer page
- Appeared in 1 New York Times Crossword: Sunday, January 19, 2025.OIL3 lettersanswer page
- Appeared in 1 New York Times Crossword: Thursday, June 18, 1998.INHERENT8 lettersanswer page
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