Crossword answer
CRUCIAL
7 letters · Used for 3 different clues · 7 appearances · Last seen Evening Standard, September 12, 2026
Letter pattern
CRUCIAL
Clues that lead to CRUCIAL
Most recent firstClueLettersPuzzleLast seen
All-important7Evening StandardSep 12, 2026
Vital7The IndependentJun 24, 2026
Decisive7Daily ExpressApr 23, 2026
About CRUCIAL in crosswords
CRUCIAL is a 7-letter answer that has appeared 7 times in our database across 3 different clues. It was most recently the answer to “All-important” in the Evening Standard crossword on September 12, 2026.
Other 7-letter answers
MEDIATEIntercede
TAPROOTPart of dandelion? Too right, Pat, it goes upwards (7)
PATREONMembership platform for content creators
GASLINECertain stove conduit
YESITIS"Indeed!"
GREASEDSince feeding insatiable hunger, ready to swim the Channel?
PUNSTERFull-groan person?
NETCORDWimbledon etc ordinarily entertaining tennis supporter
CALDERADepression formed by a volcano's collapse
GESTUREGesticulate
BLAMEME"I'm the one who screwed up"
FLAUTASMexican dish with fried tortillas
ATLARGEOn the loose
CARRIONPutrefying flesh
Every appearance of CRUCIAL (7)
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Sep 12, 2026
All-important · Evening Standard · 13 Across
Jun 24, 2026
Vital · The Independent · 19 Across
Apr 23, 2026
Decisive · Daily Express · 23 Across
Jan 13, 2026
Decisive · The Independent · 13 Across
Jan 15, 2025
Decisive · Evening Standard · 11 Down
Aug 31, 2021
All-important · Evening Standard · 13 Across
Nov 12, 2018
Decisive · Evening Standard · 11 Down