Crossword clue
“Essence”
This clue appeared as 53-Across in the NYT Crossword on Wednesday, April 16, 2025. The answer has 4 letters.
Answer · 4 lettersSeen 3 times
CRUXLetters4
Starts withC
Ends withX
Vowels1
Other possible answers
| Answer | Letters | Seen |
|---|---|---|
| GIST | 4 | 1 of 3 |
| PITH | 4 | 1 of 3 |
| CRUX | 4 | 1 of 3 |
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About this clue
The clue “Essence” ran in the NYT Crossword on April 16, 2025 as 53-Across. Its answer is a 4-letter word that starts with C and ends with X.
See every answer from the puzzle on the NYT Crossword page for April 16, 2025, or learn how clues like this work in our guide to crossword clue types.
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FAQ
What is the answer to the “Essence” clue?+
The answer is CRUX (4 letters), from the NYT Crossword of April 16, 2025.
Where has this clue appeared?+
We have seen it 3 times in the NYT Crossword, most recently on April 16, 2025.
How do I find other NYT Crossword answers?+
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