Essential part necessary for fulfilling a goal ... or what 17-, 25-, 48- and 57-Across all have? Crossword Clue
13 letters · New York Times · Tuesday, January 19, 2010 · 35-Across
Appeared in 1 New York Times Crossword: Tuesday, January 19, 2010.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · January 19, 2010 · 35-Across · 13 letters
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The essential element (needed to reach the principal goal or objective); the overall purpose.
noun · fill-in-the-blank
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