The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 9 letter word INESSENCE , but the solution may also be IN ESSENCE which is one of the most recent solution (2024 in LA Times).
Basically crossword clue answers
Here's a list of possible crossword answers ranked by the most likely to least likely.
| Answer | Likelyness | Letters |
|---|---|---|
| INESSENCE | 56 % | 9 |
| ATBOTTOM | 19 % | 8 |
| ATHEART | 13 % | 7 |
| IN ESSENCE | 3 % | 10 |
| ATROOT | 3 % | 6 |
| MORE OR LESS | 3 % | 12 |
| MAINLY | 3 % | 6 |
Why may IN-ESSENCE be the right solution?
"In essence" is a common phrase used to mean "basically" or "fundamentally." It is a suitable answer to the clue as it is a synonym that fits the context.
Words with a meaning similar to the clue: Basically
These words may or may not be a possible solution to this crosswords clue.- fundamentally
- essentially
- au fond
- in essence
- fundamental
- originally
- principle
- intrinsically
- substantively
- materially
- principally
- principal
Crossword Answer definitions
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 INESSENCE
- At heart
- At bottom
- Basically
- Fundamentally
- Basically.
- Underneath all the layers
- Intrinsically
- Au fond
- Effectively
More clues leading to the result ATBOTTOM
More clues leading to the result ATHEART
- Basically
- Essentially
- Deep down
- Deep down inside
- Fundamentally
- In reality
- Intrinsically
- Down deep
- Really
- Good way to be young?