The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 4 letter word OILS which also is the latest solution we found used in New York Times in 2021.
"Essential" things crossword clue answers
Here's a list of possible crossword answers ranked by the most likely to least likely.
| Answer | Likelyness | Letters |
|---|---|---|
| OILS | 29 % | 4 |
| NEEDS | 29 % | 5 |
| MUSTS | 29 % | 5 |
| DESIDERATA | 14 % | 10 |
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Crossword Answer definitions
OILS noun- Liquid fat.
- Petroleum-based liquid used as fuel or lubricant.
- An oil painting.
- Oil paint.
- To lubricate with oil.
- To grease with oil for cooking.
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 OILS
- Makes slippery
- Monet's output
- Squelches a squeak
- Greases
- Liquid squirts?
- Monet medium
- Olive and corn
- Butter alternatives
- Makes slick
- Portrait medium
More clues leading to the result NEEDS
- Basic ___
- Has to have
- Requirements
- Must have
- Requires
- Lacks
- Prerequisites
- Calls for
- They may be met
- Food, clothing, and shelter, e.g.
More clues leading to the result MUSTS
- Indispensable items
- Necessities
- Needful things
- Essentials
- Requirements
- They're not optional
- Compusions
- Obligations
- They're required
- Mandatory items