Crossword clue
“Essential”
This clue appeared as 45-Across in the NYT Crossword on Friday, May 16, 2025. The answer has 4 letters.
Answer · 4 lettersSeen 3 times
MUSTLetters4
Starts withM
Ends withT
Vowels1
Other possible answers
| Answer | Letters | Seen |
|---|---|---|
| NEED | 4 | 1 of 3 |
| MUST | 4 | 1 of 3 |
| OIL | 3 | 1 of 3 |
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About this clue
The clue “Essential” ran in the NYT Crossword on May 16, 2025 as 45-Across. Its answer is a 4-letter word that starts with M and ends with T.
See every answer from the puzzle on the NYT Crossword page for May 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 “Essential” clue?+
The answer is MUST (4 letters), from the NYT Crossword of May 16, 2025.
Where has this clue appeared?+
We have seen it 3 times in the NYT Crossword, most recently on May 16, 2025.
How do I find other NYT Crossword answers?+
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