Crossword answer
PIVOTAL
7 letters · Used for 3 different clues · 14 appearances · Last seen Evening Standard, August 1, 2026
Letter pattern
PIVOTAL
Clues that lead to PIVOTAL
Most recent firstClueLettersPuzzleLast seen
Crucial7Evening StandardAug 1, 2026
Of crucial importance7Evening StandardJan 9, 2026
Decisive7NewsdayOct 23, 2025
About PIVOTAL in crosswords
PIVOTAL is a 7-letter answer that has appeared 14 times in our database across 3 different clues. It was most recently the answer to “Crucial” in the Evening Standard crossword on August 1, 2026.
Other 7-letter answers
ERASURETimes regularly queried showing synth-pop duo
BARCODEMachine-readable stripes – how to behave in a pub? (7)
HASTENSPicks up the pace
GRAPHICVividly descriptive – chip rag (anag) (7)
HARSHERLess gentle
LEFTISTPink paper is tucked inside permit, red (7)
ALIASESFake names
REELINGUnsteady
ENDUSERAfter embroidering, sender wraps uniform for purchaser (3,4)
REVEREDRespected
TRAITORTurncoat (7)
BEHAPPYHave a joyful attitude
FLORISTFlower seller (7)
SEAFOODScallops, shrimp, etc.
Every appearance of PIVOTAL (14)
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Aug 1, 2026
Crucial · Evening Standard · 13 Across
May 23, 2026
Crucial · Evening Standard · 25 Across
Jan 9, 2026
Of crucial importance · Evening Standard · 30 Across
Dec 27, 2025
Of crucial importance · Evening Standard · 13 Across
Nov 17, 2025
Crucial · Eugene Sheffer · 28 Across
Oct 23, 2025
Decisive · Newsday · Down
Nov 15, 2024
Of crucial importance · The Independent · 13 Down
Mar 21, 2023
Of crucial importance · Evening Standard · 4 Down
Jun 27, 2022
Crucial · Evening Standard · 25 Across
Jun 29, 2021
Crucial · Evening Standard · 13 Across
Mar 16, 2021
Crucial · Evening Standard · 25 Across
Jul 21, 2020
Of crucial importance · Evening Standard · 13 Across
Nov 26, 2019
Of crucial importance · Evening Standard · 19 Down
May 28, 2019
Of crucial importance · Evening Standard · 19 Down