Crossword answer
NECESSARY
9 letters · Used for 5 different clues · 7 appearances · Last seen The Independent, April 21, 2026
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NECESSARY
Clues that lead to NECESSARY
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NECESSARY is a 9-letter answer that has appeared 7 times in our database across 5 different clues. It was most recently the answer to “Essential” in the The Independent crossword on April 21, 2026.
Other 9-letter answers
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ONSLAUGHTAssault (9)
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CYBERSHOPBook in cypher so encrypted for etailer (9)
MANGETOUT… and similarly in veg? (9)
ARTISANALNegative critique of creative work regarding skilled worker
NANNYGOATBig Apple’s best ever on bread – and butter (5,4)
OLDFRIENDBuddy from way back
THRESHOLDLimit (9)
LEMONDROPBoiled sweet
EDUMACATETeach, playfully (3x)
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NIGHTSOILThings struggling with fossil fuel waste
OVERACTEDWas a ham
Every appearance of NECESSARY (7)
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Apr 21, 2026
Essential · The Independent · 7 Down
Mar 20, 2026
Obligatory rise in desire, receiving moving caress · The Independent · 16 Down
Jan 9, 2026
Essential · The Independent · 5 Down
Sep 22, 2025
Shift scenery as required · The Independent · 17 Down
Jul 22, 2022
Needed · Evening Standard · 17 Across
May 14, 2021
Required · Evening Standard · 28 Down
Aug 15, 2019
Required · Evening Standard · 21 Across