The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 8 letter word LINCHPIN which also is the latest solution we found used in New York Times in 1998.
Critical element crossword clue answers
Here's a list of possible crossword answers ranked by the most likely to least likely.
| Answer | Likelyness | Letters |
|---|---|---|
| LINCHPIN | 100 % | 8 |
Words with a meaning similar to the clue: Critical element
These words may or may not be a possible solution to this crosswords clue.- key
- essential
- crucial
- vital
- critical
- vitally
- instrumental
- important
- importantly
- great
- consequence
- crucially
Crossword Answer definitions
LINCHPIN noun- A pin inserted through holes at the end of an axle or shaft, so as to secure a wheel or shaft-mounted device.
- A central cohesive source of stability and security; a person or thing that is critical to a system or organisation.
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