Crossword clue
“Essence”
This clue appeared as 21-Across in the NYT Crossword on Thursday, June 18, 2026. The answer has 4 letters.
Answer · 4 lettersSeen 3 times
GISTLetters4
Starts withG
Ends withT
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 June 18, 2026 as 21-Across. Its answer is a 4-letter word that starts with G and ends with T.
See every answer from the puzzle on the NYT Crossword page for June 18, 2026, 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 GIST (4 letters), from the NYT Crossword of June 18, 2026.
Where has this clue appeared?+
We have seen it 3 times in the NYT Crossword, most recently on June 18, 2026.
How do I find other NYT Crossword answers?+
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