Crossword clue
“Essential”
This clue appeared as 113-Down in the NYT Crossword on Sunday, December 21, 2025. The answer has 4 letters.
Answer · 4 lettersSeen 3 times
NEEDLetters4
Starts withN
Ends withD
Vowels2
Other possible answers
| Answer | Letters | Seen |
|---|---|---|
| NEED | 4 | 1 of 3 |
| MUST | 4 | 1 of 3 |
| OIL | 3 | 1 of 3 |
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About this clue
The clue “Essential” ran in the NYT Crossword on December 21, 2025 as 113-Down. Its answer is a 4-letter word that starts with N and ends with D.
See every answer from the puzzle on the NYT Crossword page for December 21, 2025, or learn how clues like this work in our guide to crossword clue types.
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FAQ
What is the answer to the “Essential” clue?+
The answer is NEED (4 letters), from the NYT Crossword of December 21, 2025.
Where has this clue appeared?+
We have seen it 3 times in the NYT Crossword, most recently on December 21, 2025.
How do I find other NYT Crossword answers?+
Open the full list of answers for December 21, 2025, or browse every date on the NYT Crossword hub.