The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 9 letter word ELEMENTAL , but the solution may also be PLAIN which is one of the most recent solution (2019 in LA Times).
Basic crossword clue answers
Here's a list of possible crossword answers ranked by the most likely to least likely.
| Answer | Likelyness | Letters |
|---|---|---|
| ELEMENTAL | 24 % | 9 |
| NOFRILLS | 13 % | 8 |
| CENTRAL | 7 % | 7 |
| ESSENTIAL | 5 % | 9 |
| PRIMAL | 5 % | 6 |
| ELEMENTARY | 5 % | 10 |
| FUNDAMENTAL | 4 % | 11 |
| INHERENT | 4 % | 8 |
| VITAL | 4 % | 5 |
| INTEGRAL | 4 % | 8 |
| ALKALINE | 4 % | 8 |
| RADICAL | 4 % | 7 |
| PUREANDSIMPLE | 4 % | 13 |
| RUDIMENT | 2 % | 8 |
| BREADANDBUTTER | 2 % | 14 |
| ALKALI | 2 % | 6 |
| PLAIN | 2 % | 5 |
| NET | 2 % | 3 |
| PLAINJANE | 2 % | 9 |
| STAPLE | 2 % | 6 |
| MEATANDPOTATOES | 2 % | 15 |
Words with a meaning similar to the clue: Basic
These words may or may not be a possible solution to this crosswords clue.- essential
- first
- primary
- elementary
- fundamental
- basal
- introductory
- standard
- base
- beginning
- rudimentary
- radical
Crossword Answer definitions
ELEMENTAL noun- (theosophy) A creature (usually a spirit) that is attuned with, or composed of, one of the classical elements: air, earth, fire and water or variations of them like ice, lightning, etc. They sometimes have unique proper names and sometimes are referred to as Air, Earth, Fire, or Water.
- Of, relating to, or being an element (as opposed to a compound).
- Basic, fundamental or elementary.
- Of the ancient supposed elements of earth, air, fire and water.
- (by extension) Of, or relating to a force or nature, especially to severe atmospheric conditions.
More crossword clues leading to the same solutions
Here's a few more crossword clues - all leading to the identical solution
More clues leading to the result ELEMENTAL
- Basic
- Primitive
- Pertaining to great natural forces.
- Basic.
- Primary.
- Basic and powerful.
- Simple
- Not subtle or refined
- Basic and potent
- Basic and powerful
More clues leading to the result NOFRILLS
More clues leading to the result CENTRAL
- With 54 Down, warmer
- Smack-dab in the middle
- Like 30-Across
- Like a keystone
- Oklahoma's time zone
- Chief
- Like this grid entry
- Dominant
- "___Park West"
- ___ America
More clues leading to the result ESSENTIAL
- Absolutely necessary
- Chief point
- Indispensible
- Needed
- Sine qua non
- Must-have
- Necessary
- Not optional
- Requisite
- Key
More clues leading to the result PRIMAL
- __ scream
- First
- Word before scream or therapy
- Like some screams
- Word before scream or urge
- Original
- Type of scream
- Kind of scream
- Of main importance
- As early as possible
More clues leading to the result ELEMENTARY
- E Z
- Basic
- Holmes mantra, and a hint to this puzzle's theme
- Uncomplicated
- Holmes' comment about the ends of the four other longest Across answers?
- Childishly simple
- "Simple!"
- "Easy!"
- Not involved at all
- Not involved
More clues leading to the result FUNDAMENTAL
More clues leading to the result INHERENT
- Fundamental
- Essential
- Hard-wired
- Native
- Occurring naturally
- Permanently contained.
- Belonging by nature.
- Basic.
- Innate
- Unlearned
More clues leading to the result VITAL
- Necessary
- Crucial
- Like some organs
- Crucially important
- Extremely important
- Indispensable
- Absolutely necessary
- Like some signs
- Of utter importance
- Key
More clues leading to the result INTEGRAL
- Mandatory
- Calculus computation
- Indispensible
- Necessary
- Vital
- 39-Across of 61-Across
- Complete.
- Essential to completeness.
- Essential.
- Branch of calculus
More clues leading to the result ALKALINE
- Like some batteries
- Type of battery
- Basic
- Having a high pH
- Detroit Tiger star.
- Detroit slugger
- Battery type
- 10-time A.L. Gold Glove winner
- High-pH
- 1955 A.L. batting champ
More clues leading to the result RADICAL
- Ultra-left-winger
- Extreme
- Square root sign
- Square root symbol
- Any of the "Chicago Seven," e.g.
- SDS member, e.g.
- Extremist
- Political extremist
- Far from moderate
- Groundbreaking
More clues leading to the result PUREANDSIMPLE
More clues leading to the result RUDIMENT
- Basic principle
- Fundamental skill
- Basic
- One of the ABCs
- First principle.
- First slight beginning.
- Basic skill
More clues leading to the result BREADANDBUTTER
- Primary source of income
- Pertaining to basic needs
- Kind of pickle
- Basic side dish
- Primary source of income ... and words that can precede the two parts, respectively, of the answers to starred clues
- Livelihood
- Commonplace.
- Livelihood.
- Livelihood: Colloq.
- Basic
More clues leading to the result ALKALI
- Caustic mineral
- Acid neutralizer
- Soluble salt mixture
- Caustic liquid
- Caustic material
- High-pH chemical
- Base
- Base, frequently
- It turns litmus paper blue
- Soluble mineral salt
More clues leading to the result PLAIN
- Unadorned
- Sans toppings
- Pizza choice
- Easy to see
- Steppe or savannah
- Like the nose on your face
- Like Amish style
- ___ People (Amish)
- Unvarnished
- "Sarah, ___ and Tall" (Glenn Close movie)
More clues leading to the result NET
- Bottom line
- Clear
- Clear as profit
- Court sight
- Snapper trapper
- Surfing the ___
- Take home
- After taxes
- Circus need
- Circus security
More clues leading to the result PLAINJANE
- She's no Monroe
- Hardly a knockout
- Unlikely beauty contest entrant
- *Ordinary-looking gal
- Easy-to-miss miss
- Ordinary
- Ordinary.
- Ordinary; unremarkable
- Unremarkable
- Hardly a beauty
More clues leading to the result STAPLE
- Flour, salt, sugar, e.g.
- Staff of life
- Paper fastener
- Bread or butter
- It can hold a composition together
- Office holder?
- Rice, e.g.
- Fixer of sheets
- Everyday element
- Basic element