Crossword answer

CRUCIAL

7 letters · Used for 3 different clues · 6 appearances · Last seen The Independent, June 24, 2026

Letter pattern

CRUCIAL

Starts with C, ends with L · 7 letters

Clues that lead to CRUCIAL

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ClueLettersPuzzleLast seen

Vital7The IndependentJun 24, 2026 Decisive7Daily ExpressApr 23, 2026 All-important7Evening StandardAug 31, 2021

About CRUCIAL in crosswords

CRUCIAL is a 7-letter answer that has appeared 6 times in our database across 3 different clues. It was most recently the answer to “Vital” in the The Independent crossword on June 24, 2026.

Other 7-letter answers

ERASURETimes regularly queried showing synth-pop duo HASTENSPicks up the pace LEFTISTPink paper is tucked inside permit, red (7) ENDUSERAfter embroidering, sender wraps uniform for purchaser (3,4) ALIASESFake names GRAPHICVividly descriptive – chip rag (anag) (7) HARSHERLess gentle CADAVERBody FLORISTFlower seller (7) SEAFOODScallops, shrimp, etc. GAMELANMatch tactics having quietly ignored SE Asian players CELSIUSFahrenheit alternative BARCODEMachine-readable stripes – how to behave in a pub? (7) REVEREDRespected

Every appearance of CRUCIAL (6)

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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