Essential — Crossword Clue

Last seen 27th Aug 2025•Guardian Quick

Stuck on the 5–letter crossword clue “Essential”? This page covers its appearance in Guardian Quick on 27th Aug 2025. You can reveal the answer at your pace — one letter at a time or the whole word in one go. We also provide helpful extras where available: an AI-generated hint, a dictionary definition, other clues that share the same answer, and a jumbled-letters view for quick anagramming.

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28th Apr 2018• Guardian Quick •11 ACROSS

26th Jan 2018• NYT Crossword •22 ACROSS

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23rd Aug 2007• NYT Crossword •47 DOWN

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11th Jan 2001• Guardian Quick •4 DOWN

21st Sept 2000• Guardian Quick •6 DOWN

5th July 1999• Guardian Quick •20 DOWN

18th Oct 1995• NYT Crossword •8 DOWN

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Frequently asked questions about the crossword clue “Essential”

What is the answer to the crossword clue “Essential”?

The answer to “Essential” is BASIC (5 letters).

When was the crossword clue “Essential” last seen?

We last saw “Essential” in Guardian Quick on 27th Aug 2025.

What is the 5-letter answer for the crossword clue “Essential”?

The 5-letter answer for “Essential” is BASIC.

What are other possible answers for the crossword clue “Essential”?

Other possible answers we’ve seen for “Essential” include VITAL.

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