Essential ___
Crossword clue · 8 known answers · 79 appearances · Last seen in the Evening Standard crossword on August 23, 2026
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VITAL
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The clue “Essential ___” has appeared 79 times in our database with 8 different answers, so count the squares in your grid and check the crossings before you commit. Most recently it ran in the Evening Standard crossword on August 23, 2026, where the answer was VITAL.