The crossword clue "Critical" can be found in the Premier Sunday Crossword puzzle from August 1, 2021. We've gathered 34 possible solutions from our database of crossword answers spanning multiple publications. The top match is VITAL (5 letters) at 99% confidence — our strongest recommendation for this clue.
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34 Other Potential Answers
Rank
Answer
Length
Source
Date
99%
VITAL
Critical
(5)
Premier Sunday Crossword
Aug 1, 2021
99%
VITAL
Critical
Premier Sunday Crossword · Aug 1, 2021
99%
KEY
Critical
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 22, 2021
99%
KEY
Critical
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 22, 2021
99%
MASS
Critical ___
(4)
Universal Crossword
Nov 14, 2019
99%
MASS
Critical ___
Universal Crossword · Nov 14, 2019
50%
HATEREADS
Consumes with a critical eye
(9)
Universal Crossword
Nov 15, 2025
50%
HATEREADS
Consumes with a critical eye
Universal Crossword · Nov 15, 2025
50%
SHARPCORNER
Highly critical grain producer?
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 2, 2025
50%
SHARPCORNER
Highly critical grain producer?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 2, 2025
50%
SNARKY
Snidely critical
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 1, 2025
50%
SNARKY
Snidely critical
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 1, 2025
50%
EMTS
Some critical care pros
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 7, 2025
50%
EMTS
Some critical care pros
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 7, 2025
50%
CLUTCH
Successful in a critical situation
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 12, 2025
50%
CLUTCH
Successful in a critical situation
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 12, 2025
50%
NITPICKY
Overly critical
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 23, 2024
50%
NITPICKY
Overly critical
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 23, 2024
50%
SCATHING
Severely critical
(8)
Universal Crossword
Mar 23, 2024
50%
SCATHING
Severely critical
Universal Crossword · Mar 23, 2024
50%
EXPERTOPINION
*Something worth seeking on a critical issue
(13)
Universal Crossword
Jun 19, 2023
50%
EXPERTOPINION
*Something worth seeking on a critical issue
Universal Crossword · Jun 19, 2023
50%
THROWSHADE
Be subtly yet publicly critical
(10)
Universal Crossword
Mar 21, 2023
50%
THROWSHADE
Be subtly yet publicly critical
Universal Crossword · Mar 21, 2023
50%
OSCARSNUB
Result of a critical error?
(9)
Universal Crossword
Jul 31, 2022
50%
OSCARSNUB
Result of a critical error?
Universal Crossword · Jul 31, 2022
50%
HARSH
Overly critical
(5)
Universal Crossword
Apr 11, 2022
50%
HARSH
Overly critical
Universal Crossword · Apr 11, 2022
50%
NICK
Final critical moment
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 27, 2022
50%
NICK
Final critical moment
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 27, 2022
50%
COMINGTOAHEAD
Getting critical
(13)
Thomas Joseph Crossword
Dec 31, 2021
50%
COMINGTOAHEAD
Getting critical
Thomas Joseph Crossword · Dec 31, 2021
50%
NINTHS
Often critical innings
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 14, 2021
50%
NINTHS
Often critical innings
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 14, 2021
50%
HATERADE
“Drink” for a constantly critical sort
(8)
Premier Sunday Crossword
Nov 1, 2020
50%
HATERADE
“Drink” for a constantly critical sort
Premier Sunday Crossword · Nov 1, 2020
50%
CUTMESOMESLACK
“Sheesh, no need to be so critical!”
(14)
Premier Sunday Crossword
Jun 21, 2020
50%
CUTMESOMESLACK
“Sheesh, no need to be so critical!”
Premier Sunday Crossword · Jun 21, 2020
50%
ICU
Hosp. area for critical cases
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 27, 2019
50%
ICU
Hosp. area for critical cases
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 27, 2019
50%
NORUSH
"It's not critical"
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 20, 2019
50%
NORUSH
"It's not critical"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 20, 2019
50%
OUTOFHOURHANDS
Lacking a critical watch-making supply?
(14)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 9, 2018
50%
OUTOFHOURHANDS
Lacking a critical watch-making supply?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 9, 2018
1%
UMLAUTS
German diacritical marks
(7)
Universal Crossword
Nov 3, 2025
1%
UMLAUTS
German diacritical marks
Universal Crossword · Nov 3, 2025
1%
ISTINK
Self-critical remark
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 21, 2025
1%
ISTINK
Self-critical remark
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 21, 2025
1%
TILDE
Diacritical mark
(5)
Eugene Sheffer Crossword
Jul 24, 2024
1%
TILDE
Diacritical mark
Eugene Sheffer Crossword · Jul 24, 2024
1%
LIFESAVINGS
Plural of "critically helpful"? No, "nest egg"!
(11)
Universal Crossword
May 31, 2024
1%
LIFESAVINGS
Plural of "critically helpful"? No, "nest egg"!
Universal Crossword · May 31, 2024
1%
AMIANIDIOT
Self-critical evaluation
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 11, 2024
1%
AMIANIDIOT
Self-critical evaluation
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 11, 2024
1%
PHONIES
Hypocritical sorts
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 14, 2024
1%
PHONIES
Hypocritical sorts
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 14, 2024
1%
EYE
Examine critically
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 27, 2023
1%
EYE
Examine critically
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 27, 2023
1%
THATSRICH
"So hypocritical," or a hint to the starred clues' answers
(9)
Universal Crossword
Jan 25, 2023
1%
THATSRICH
"So hypocritical," or a hint to the starred clues' answers
Universal Crossword · Jan 25, 2023
1%
HACEK
Czech diacritical mark
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 11, 2019
1%
HACEK
Czech diacritical mark
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 11, 2019
1%
PARSE
Analyze critically
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 23, 2019
1%
PARSE
Analyze critically
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 23, 2019
1%
DOH
Self-critical cry
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 18, 2019
1%
DOH
Self-critical cry
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 18, 2019
1%
ANALYZE
Examine critically
(7)
Premier Sunday Crossword
Jun 24, 2018
1%
ANALYZE
Examine critically
Premier Sunday Crossword · Jun 24, 2018
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many possible solutions does "Critical" have?
We found 3 exact solutions and 34 total potential answers including similar clues. The most likely answer is VITAL (5 letters).
What is the best answer for "Critical"?
The best answer for "Critical" is VITAL with 5 letters.
This answer has a 99% confidence rating based on our database of crossword solutions.
Other exact solutions include KEY (3 letters), MASS (4 letters).
Where has "Critical" been used as a crossword clue?
This clue has appeared 3 times in our database.
It has been featured in Premier Sunday Crossword, LA Times Daily Crossword, Universal Crossword.
It was last seen in the Premier Sunday Crossword on August 1, 2021.