The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 13 letter word DISCRETIONARY which also is the latest solution we found used in New York Times in 2023.
Nonessential, as spending crossword clue answers
Here's a list of possible crossword answers ranked by the most likely to least likely.
| Answer | Likelyness | Letters |
|---|---|---|
| DISCRETIONARY | 100 % | 13 |
Why may DISCRETIONARY be the right solution?
The word "discretionary" means something that is not necessary or essential. In the context of spending, it refers to expenses that are optional or can be chosen based on one's own judgment. Therefore, "discretionary" accurately describes nonessential spending.
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Crossword Answer definitions
DISCRETIONARY adjective- Available at one's discretion; able to be used as one chooses; left to or regulated by one's own discretion or judgment.
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