Trying to solve the clue "Something essential"? It was last seen in the Universal Crossword puzzle on December 12, 2023. From 165 answers in our database, NEED (4 letters) is the best fit with a 99% match rate. We've ranked every potential solution below so you can find the one that works for your grid.
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165 Other Potential Answers
Rank
Answer
Length
Source
Date
99%
NEED
Something essential
(4)
Universal Crossword
Dec 12, 2023
99%
NEED
Something essential
Universal Crossword · Dec 12, 2023
8%
CHEWINGITOVER
Carefully considering something
(13)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 30, 2026
8%
CHEWINGITOVER
Carefully considering something
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 30, 2026
8%
ACT
Do something
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 26, 2026
8%
ACT
Do something
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 26, 2026
8%
YOLO
Texter's encouragement to try something new
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 19, 2026
8%
YOLO
Texter's encouragement to try something new
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 19, 2026
8%
ONTO
"I think you're __ something"
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 3, 2026
8%
ONTO
"I think you're __ something"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 3, 2026
8%
HEREFORIT
Supportive of something, in modern slang
(9)
Universal Crossword
Apr 18, 2026
8%
HEREFORIT
Supportive of something, in modern slang
Universal Crossword · Apr 18, 2026
8%
BOBA
Drink that gives you something to chew on
(4)
Universal Crossword
Apr 17, 2026
8%
BOBA
Drink that gives you something to chew on
Universal Crossword · Apr 17, 2026
8%
SAGE
Herb in essential oils
(4)
Universal Crossword
Apr 16, 2026
8%
SAGE
Herb in essential oils
Universal Crossword · Apr 16, 2026
8%
HASAGOATIT
Tries something earnestly
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 15, 2026
8%
HASAGOATIT
Tries something earnestly
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 15, 2026
8%
THATSWACK
Reaction to something weird and bad
(9)
Universal Crossword
Mar 22, 2026
8%
THATSWACK
Reaction to something weird and bad
Universal Crossword · Mar 22, 2026
8%
LETITRIDE
Ignore something
(9)
Universal Crossword
Mar 13, 2026
8%
LETITRIDE
Ignore something
Universal Crossword · Mar 13, 2026
8%
JOININGINTHEFUN
Becoming part of something enjoyable
(15)
Universal Crossword
Mar 8, 2026
8%
JOININGINTHEFUN
Becoming part of something enjoyable
Universal Crossword · Mar 8, 2026
8%
ELSE
"You are something ___!"
(4)
Universal Crossword
Feb 28, 2026
8%
ELSE
"You are something ___!"
Universal Crossword · Feb 28, 2026
8%
CAUSAL
Leading to something
(6)
Universal Crossword
Feb 25, 2026
8%
CAUSAL
Leading to something
Universal Crossword · Feb 25, 2026
8%
DOUBLEEDGEDSWORD
Metaphor for something with positive and negative consequences, or what 18-, 30-, and 49-Across literally are?
(16)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 19, 2026
8%
DOUBLEEDGEDSWORD
Metaphor for something with positive and negative consequences, or what 18-, 30-, and 49-Across literally are?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 19, 2026
8%
SAYNO
Reject something
(5)
Universal Crossword
Feb 5, 2026
8%
SAYNO
Reject something
Universal Crossword · Feb 5, 2026
8%
HADATASTE
Tried something new
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 1, 2026
8%
HADATASTE
Tried something new
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 1, 2026
8%
TOPHAT
Monopoly token, or something Mr. Monopoly wears
(6)
Universal Crossword
Jan 21, 2026
8%
TOPHAT
Monopoly token, or something Mr. Monopoly wears
Universal Crossword · Jan 21, 2026
8%
AURA
That special something
(4)
Universal Crossword
Jan 16, 2026
8%
AURA
That special something
Universal Crossword · Jan 16, 2026
8%
SAYSOK
Agrees to something
(6)
Universal Crossword
Jan 6, 2026
8%
SAYSOK
Agrees to something
Universal Crossword · Jan 6, 2026
8%
TUNAOIL
Liquid source of essential fatty acids
(7)
Universal Crossword
Dec 24, 2025
8%
TUNAOIL
Liquid source of essential fatty acids
Universal Crossword · Dec 24, 2025
8%
RNA
Molecule essential to building proteins
(3)
Universal Crossword
Dec 20, 2025
8%
RNA
Molecule essential to building proteins
Universal Crossword · Dec 20, 2025
8%
SWEARONIT
Promise something is true
(9)
Universal Crossword
Dec 12, 2025
8%
SWEARONIT
Promise something is true
Universal Crossword · Dec 12, 2025
8%
GEE
"Isn't that something"
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 7, 2025
8%
GEE
"Isn't that something"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 7, 2025
8%
NICETOHAVE
Helpful but not essential
(10)
Universal Crossword
Dec 7, 2025
8%
NICETOHAVE
Helpful but not essential
Universal Crossword · Dec 7, 2025
8%
NEEDS
Deems essential
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 30, 2025
8%
NEEDS
Deems essential
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 30, 2025
8%
DUGIT
Like, really enjoyed something
(5)
Universal Crossword
Nov 28, 2025
8%
DUGIT
Like, really enjoyed something
Universal Crossword · Nov 28, 2025
8%
BALMS
Some essential oils
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 27, 2025
8%
BALMS
Some essential oils
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 27, 2025
8%
IFITAINTBROKE
Start (and end?) of a saying about something that works
(13)
Universal Crossword
Nov 19, 2025
8%
IFITAINTBROKE
Start (and end?) of a saying about something that works
Universal Crossword · Nov 19, 2025
8%
BREAKSITDOWN
Explains something in simple terms
(12)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 9, 2025
8%
BREAKSITDOWN
Explains something in simple terms
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 9, 2025
8%
ACTS
Does something
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 7, 2025
8%
ACTS
Does something
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 7, 2025
8%
OWNIT
Embrace something embarrassing
(5)
Universal Crossword
Oct 21, 2025
8%
OWNIT
Embrace something embarrassing
Universal Crossword · Oct 21, 2025
8%
AHA
Cry when something clicks
(3)
Universal Crossword
Oct 11, 2025
8%
AHA
Cry when something clicks
Universal Crossword · Oct 11, 2025
8%
STEPSITUP
Takes something to the next level
(9)
Universal Crossword
Oct 5, 2025
8%
STEPSITUP
Takes something to the next level
Universal Crossword · Oct 5, 2025
8%
CMERE
"I wanna show you something"
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 4, 2025
8%
CMERE
"I wanna show you something"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 4, 2025
8%
NAILSIT
Does something to a T
(7)
Universal Crossword
Aug 30, 2025
8%
NAILSIT
Does something to a T
Universal Crossword · Aug 30, 2025
8%
BADTASTE
What something tacky is in
(8)
Universal Crossword
Aug 21, 2025
8%
BADTASTE
What something tacky is in
Universal Crossword · Aug 21, 2025
8%
AREYOUALONE
"Can I share something private?"
(11)
Universal Crossword
Aug 16, 2025
8%
AREYOUALONE
"Can I share something private?"
Universal Crossword · Aug 16, 2025
8%
OILS
"Natural" or "essential" substances
(4)
Universal Crossword
Aug 9, 2025
8%
OILS
"Natural" or "essential" substances
Universal Crossword · Aug 9, 2025
8%
LETSSEENOW
"There must be something I'm forgetting ..."
(10)
Universal Crossword
Aug 2, 2025
8%
LETSSEENOW
"There must be something I'm forgetting ..."
Universal Crossword · Aug 2, 2025
8%
ISNT
"__ that something?"
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 25, 2025
8%
ISNT
"__ that something?"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 25, 2025
8%
PUN
"I don't trust stairs because they're always up to something," e.g.
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 24, 2025
8%
PUN
"I don't trust stairs because they're always up to something," e.g.
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 24, 2025
8%
SWEATIT
Worry about something
(7)
Universal Crossword
Jul 21, 2025
8%
SWEATIT
Worry about something
Universal Crossword · Jul 21, 2025
8%
AREYOUMAD
"Did I do something wrong?"
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 8, 2025
8%
AREYOUMAD
"Did I do something wrong?"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 8, 2025
8%
EAT
Have something
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 26, 2025
8%
EAT
Have something
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 26, 2025
8%
EATSITUP
Falls for something hook, line, and sinker
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 19, 2025
8%
EATSITUP
Falls for something hook, line, and sinker
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 19, 2025
8%
RECYCLE
Give new life to something old
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 18, 2025
8%
RECYCLE
Give new life to something old
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 18, 2025
8%
LIAR
Exclamation from someone refusing to buy something
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 7, 2025
8%
LIAR
Exclamation from someone refusing to buy something
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 7, 2025
8%
SHAKEITUP
Try something new
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 7, 2025
8%
SHAKEITUP
Try something new
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 7, 2025
8%
NOTAFAN
"Would you prefer something else?"
(7)
Universal Crossword
Jun 6, 2025
8%
NOTAFAN
"Would you prefer something else?"
Universal Crossword · Jun 6, 2025
8%
IMALIVE
Exclamation after doing something death-defying
(7)
Universal Crossword
Jun 2, 2025
8%
IMALIVE
Exclamation after doing something death-defying
Universal Crossword · Jun 2, 2025
8%
GIVEITASHOT
Have a whack at something, or an instruction for entering each starred clue's answer?
(11)
Universal Crossword
May 29, 2025
8%
GIVEITASHOT
Have a whack at something, or an instruction for entering each starred clue's answer?
Universal Crossword · May 29, 2025
8%
ONALIGHTERNOTE
"Changing the subject to something less heavy ..."
(14)
Universal Crossword
May 11, 2025
8%
ONALIGHTERNOTE
"Changing the subject to something less heavy ..."
Universal Crossword · May 11, 2025
8%
TELLSALIE
Makes something up
(9)
Universal Crossword
May 3, 2025
8%
TELLSALIE
Makes something up
Universal Crossword · May 3, 2025
8%
JUSTFORFUNSIES
Unserious reason to try something
(14)
Universal Crossword
Apr 27, 2025
8%
JUSTFORFUNSIES
Unserious reason to try something
Universal Crossword · Apr 27, 2025
8%
CALLITEVEN
Consider something settled
(10)
Universal Crossword
Apr 13, 2025
8%
CALLITEVEN
Consider something settled
Universal Crossword · Apr 13, 2025
8%
CHROMEPLATED
"I'd like something that won't rust, something ... "
(12)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 31, 2025
8%
CHROMEPLATED
"I'd like something that won't rust, something ... "
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 31, 2025
8%
CLAIMER
One alleging something
(7)
Premier Sunday Crossword
Mar 23, 2025
8%
CLAIMER
One alleging something
Premier Sunday Crossword · Mar 23, 2025
8%
MIXINGBOWL
Kitchen prep essential, and what can be found in the answer to each starred clue
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 20, 2025
8%
MIXINGBOWL
Kitchen prep essential, and what can be found in the answer to each starred clue
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 20, 2025
8%
BREAKSTHEMOLD
Does something in a novel way
(13)
Eugene Sheffer Crossword
Mar 19, 2025
8%
BREAKSTHEMOLD
Does something in a novel way
Eugene Sheffer Crossword · Mar 19, 2025
8%
LOCATOR
Person finding something
(7)
Premier Sunday Crossword
Mar 16, 2025
8%
LOCATOR
Person finding something
Premier Sunday Crossword · Mar 16, 2025
8%
SAIDNO
Turned something down (... last three letters + the first three of 39-Down)
(6)
Universal Crossword
Mar 14, 2025
8%
SAIDNO
Turned something down (... last three letters + the first three of 39-Down)
Universal Crossword · Mar 14, 2025
8%
INTOIT
A fan of something
(6)
Universal Crossword
Mar 13, 2025
8%
INTOIT
A fan of something
Universal Crossword · Mar 13, 2025
8%
ADDRESS
Do something about
(7)
Universal Crossword
Mar 6, 2025
8%
ADDRESS
Do something about
Universal Crossword · Mar 6, 2025
8%
HITANERVE
Touched on something touchy
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 5, 2025
8%
HITANERVE
Touched on something touchy
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 5, 2025
8%
ONMERIT
Fair way to judge something
(7)
Universal Crossword
Feb 19, 2025
8%
ONMERIT
Fair way to judge something
Universal Crossword · Feb 19, 2025
8%
LETITFLY
Throw something forcibly
(8)
Universal Crossword
Jan 29, 2025
8%
LETITFLY
Throw something forcibly
Universal Crossword · Jan 29, 2025
8%
ESS
Start of something?
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 17, 2025
8%
ESS
Start of something?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 17, 2025
8%
TOTER
One carrying something
(5)
Premier Sunday Crossword
Jan 12, 2025
8%
TOTER
One carrying something
Premier Sunday Crossword · Jan 12, 2025
8%
DOWNTOASCIENCE
Way to have something you've mastered, and a hint to the ends of the starred clues' answers
(14)
Universal Crossword
Jan 7, 2025
8%
DOWNTOASCIENCE
Way to have something you've mastered, and a hint to the ends of the starred clues' answers
Universal Crossword · Jan 7, 2025
8%
MAP
Glove compartment essential, once
(3)
Universal Crossword
Jan 6, 2025
8%
MAP
Glove compartment essential, once
Universal Crossword · Jan 6, 2025
8%
AREYOUDONE
"Can I say something now?"
(10)
Universal Crossword
Dec 29, 2024
8%
AREYOUDONE
"Can I say something now?"
Universal Crossword · Dec 29, 2024
8%
MAKEAMENTALNOTE
Think to remember something
(15)
Universal Crossword
Dec 29, 2024
8%
MAKEAMENTALNOTE
Think to remember something
Universal Crossword · Dec 29, 2024
8%
SPEAK
“Say something!”
(5)
Eugene Sheffer Crossword
Dec 24, 2024
8%
SPEAK
“Say something!”
Eugene Sheffer Crossword · Dec 24, 2024
8%
STARTERSET
Kit of essential equipment for taking up a new hobby
(10)
Universal Crossword
Dec 21, 2024
8%
STARTERSET
Kit of essential equipment for taking up a new hobby
Universal Crossword · Dec 21, 2024
8%
HOLDMYBEER
"Watch, I'm about to do something reckless!"
(10)
Universal Crossword
Dec 19, 2024
8%
HOLDMYBEER
"Watch, I'm about to do something reckless!"
Universal Crossword · Dec 19, 2024
8%
HEARER
One listening to something
(6)
Premier Sunday Crossword
Dec 15, 2024
8%
HEARER
One listening to something
Premier Sunday Crossword · Dec 15, 2024
8%
DIVININGMOMENT
Instant when something is perceived intuitively?
(14)
Premier Sunday Crossword
Nov 3, 2024
8%
DIVININGMOMENT
Instant when something is perceived intuitively?
Premier Sunday Crossword · Nov 3, 2024
8%
UPTOIT
Ready for something
(6)
Universal Crossword
Oct 29, 2024
8%
UPTOIT
Ready for something
Universal Crossword · Oct 29, 2024
8%
CLAMPDOWN
Enforce something more strictly (... first 2 letters + the last 3)
(9)
Universal Crossword
Oct 28, 2024
8%
CLAMPDOWN
Enforce something more strictly (... first 2 letters + the last 3)
Universal Crossword · Oct 28, 2024
8%
GETIT
Grok something
(5)
Universal Crossword
Oct 26, 2024
8%
GETIT
Grok something
Universal Crossword · Oct 26, 2024
8%
METIME
Chance to do something "just for you"
(6)
Universal Crossword
Oct 26, 2024
8%
METIME
Chance to do something "just for you"
Universal Crossword · Oct 26, 2024
8%
SAWSTARS
Reacted to something striking?
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 16, 2024
8%
SAWSTARS
Reacted to something striking?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 16, 2024
8%
SETAGOAL
Aspire to something specific
(8)
Premier Sunday Crossword
Oct 13, 2024
8%
SETAGOAL
Aspire to something specific
Premier Sunday Crossword · Oct 13, 2024
8%
CRAW
Where something unpleasant sticks
(4)
Universal Crossword
Oct 13, 2024
8%
CRAW
Where something unpleasant sticks
Universal Crossword · Oct 13, 2024
8%
FAXME
Request to send something via phone line
(5)
Universal Crossword
Sep 24, 2024
8%
FAXME
Request to send something via phone line
Universal Crossword · Sep 24, 2024
8%
CALLDIBS
Beat others in claiming something
(8)
Premier Sunday Crossword
Sep 22, 2024
8%
CALLDIBS
Beat others in claiming something
Premier Sunday Crossword · Sep 22, 2024
8%
SELFLOATHING
What you may feel after doing something very bad
(12)
Premier Sunday Crossword
Aug 18, 2024
8%
SELFLOATHING
What you may feel after doing something very bad
Premier Sunday Crossword · Aug 18, 2024
8%
AILS
Comes down with something
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 30, 2024
8%
AILS
Comes down with something
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 30, 2024
8%
ATE
Had something
(3)
Thomas Joseph Crossword
Jul 20, 2024
8%
ATE
Had something
Thomas Joseph Crossword · Jul 20, 2024
8%
LOLED
Chuckled at something funny, in textspeak
(5)
Premier Sunday Crossword
Jul 14, 2024
8%
LOLED
Chuckled at something funny, in textspeak
Premier Sunday Crossword · Jul 14, 2024
8%
HYPETRAIN
Group overly excited about something
(9)
Universal Crossword
Jul 13, 2024
8%
HYPETRAIN
Group overly excited about something
Universal Crossword · Jul 13, 2024
8%
ETTE
Extension that makes something smaller?
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 6, 2024
8%
ETTE
Extension that makes something smaller?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 6, 2024
8%
PSST
"I need to tell you something secret"
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 23, 2024
8%
PSST
"I need to tell you something secret"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 23, 2024
8%
HID
Got behind something, maybe
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 14, 2024
8%
HID
Got behind something, maybe
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 14, 2024
8%
STOPSIT
Puts an end to something
(7)
Universal Crossword
Jun 2, 2024
8%
STOPSIT
Puts an end to something
Universal Crossword · Jun 2, 2024
8%
ROAR
Response to something 98-Down
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 26, 2024
8%
ROAR
Response to something 98-Down
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 26, 2024
8%
THEWHOLELOT
All of something, in British lingo
(11)
Universal Crossword
May 6, 2024
8%
THEWHOLELOT
All of something, in British lingo
Universal Crossword · May 6, 2024
8%
REAR
Bring up, or something to bring up
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 5, 2024
8%
REAR
Bring up, or something to bring up
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 5, 2024
8%
ORNOT
“ ... then again, we could try something else”
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 24, 2024
8%
ORNOT
“ ... then again, we could try something else”
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 24, 2024
8%
DRESSES
Gets into something
(7)
Thomas Joseph Crossword
Mar 13, 2024
8%
DRESSES
Gets into something
Thomas Joseph Crossword · Mar 13, 2024
8%
KEPTITREAL
Didn't sugarcoat something
(10)
Universal Crossword
Mar 3, 2024
8%
KEPTITREAL
Didn't sugarcoat something
Universal Crossword · Mar 3, 2024
8%
ONSET
Start of something
(5)
Universal Crossword
Feb 11, 2024
8%
ONSET
Start of something
Universal Crossword · Feb 11, 2024
8%
OIL
Word after "essential" or "vegetable"
(3)
Universal Crossword
Feb 7, 2024
8%
OIL
Word after "essential" or "vegetable"
Universal Crossword · Feb 7, 2024
8%
BEERTOUR
Excursion where one might see something brewing?
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 31, 2024
8%
BEERTOUR
Excursion where one might see something brewing?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 31, 2024
8%
RETRONYM
New word for something old
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 24, 2024
8%
RETRONYM
New word for something old
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 24, 2024
8%
SNAPAPICTURE
Quickly photograph something
(12)
Universal Crossword
Jan 15, 2024
8%
SNAPAPICTURE
Quickly photograph something
Universal Crossword · Jan 15, 2024
8%
RANARISK
Did something dangerous
(8)
Universal Crossword
Jan 5, 2024
8%
RANARISK
Did something dangerous
Universal Crossword · Jan 5, 2024
8%
SHOULDICARE
“Is that something that ought to worry me?”
(11)
Premier Sunday Crossword
Dec 31, 2023
8%
SHOULDICARE
“Is that something that ought to worry me?”
Premier Sunday Crossword · Dec 31, 2023
8%
RAP
"Somebody getting something off his chest," per Ice Cube
(3)
Universal Crossword
Dec 20, 2023
8%
RAP
"Somebody getting something off his chest," per Ice Cube
Universal Crossword · Dec 20, 2023
8%
ITHINKILLPASS
"No, thank you," or something 19-, 31-, and 39-Across might say?
(13)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 7, 2023
8%
ITHINKILLPASS
"No, thank you," or something 19-, 31-, and 39-Across might say?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 7, 2023
8%
AIL
Come down with something
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 5, 2023
8%
AIL
Come down with something
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 5, 2023
8%
ISH
"Or something like that"
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 2, 2023
8%
ISH
"Or something like that"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 2, 2023
8%
GOESWITHIT
Accepts something
(10)
Universal Crossword
Oct 29, 2023
8%
GOESWITHIT
Accepts something
Universal Crossword · Oct 29, 2023
8%
PROMISINGIDEA
Start of something great
(13)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 17, 2023
8%
PROMISINGIDEA
Start of something great
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 17, 2023
8%
AWS
Reactions to something adorable
(3)
Universal Crossword
Oct 12, 2023
8%
AWS
Reactions to something adorable
Universal Crossword · Oct 12, 2023
8%
STATETHEOBVIOUS
*Say something that doesn't need to be said
(15)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 3, 2023
8%
STATETHEOBVIOUS
*Say something that doesn't need to be said
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 3, 2023
8%
FROMSCRATCH
*Cook something without premade ingredients
(11)
Universal Crossword
Sep 5, 2023
8%
FROMSCRATCH
*Cook something without premade ingredients
Universal Crossword · Sep 5, 2023
8%
BALANCINGACTS
Attempts at achieving something that satisfies everyone ... or what 20-, 31- and 41-Across are, in their own ways
(13)
Universal Crossword
Aug 18, 2023
8%
BALANCINGACTS
Attempts at achieving something that satisfies everyone ... or what 20-, 31- and 41-Across are, in their own ways
Universal Crossword · Aug 18, 2023
8%
BREAKITDOWN
Simplify something (... first 2 letters + last 3)
(11)
Universal Crossword
Aug 7, 2023
8%
BREAKITDOWN
Simplify something (... first 2 letters + last 3)
Universal Crossword · Aug 7, 2023
8%
LISTENHERE
"I've got something to tell you ..."
(10)
Universal Crossword
Aug 6, 2023
8%
LISTENHERE
"I've got something to tell you ..."
Universal Crossword · Aug 6, 2023
8%
EARNIT
Work for something
(6)
Universal Crossword
Jul 30, 2023
8%
EARNIT
Work for something
Universal Crossword · Jul 30, 2023
8%
AGREE
Second something
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 28, 2023
8%
AGREE
Second something
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 28, 2023
8%
SPEAKTOME
"Go on, say something"
(9)
Universal Crossword
Jul 23, 2023
8%
SPEAKTOME
"Go on, say something"
Universal Crossword · Jul 23, 2023
8%
SPEAKUP
“Say something!”
(7)
Eugene Sheffer Crossword
Jul 13, 2023
8%
SPEAKUP
“Say something!”
Eugene Sheffer Crossword · Jul 13, 2023
8%
EYEBLEACH
Solution for something that can't be unseen?
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 9, 2023
8%
EYEBLEACH
Solution for something that can't be unseen?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 9, 2023
8%
EATITUP
Truly enjoy something
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 2, 2023
8%
EATITUP
Truly enjoy something
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 2, 2023
8%
AHEM
"I have something to say ..."
(4)
Universal Crossword
Jun 30, 2023
8%
AHEM
"I have something to say ..."
Universal Crossword · Jun 30, 2023
1%
RADII
Bicycle spokes, essentially
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 13, 2026
1%
RADII
Bicycle spokes, essentially
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 13, 2026
1%
ERRORCODES
Messages that something's gone wrong
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 27, 2026
1%
ERRORCODES
Messages that something's gone wrong
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 27, 2026
1%
SLIDEDECK
PowerPoint file, essentially
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 7, 2026
1%
SLIDEDECK
PowerPoint file, essentially
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 7, 2026
1%
BARE
Minimal, as essentials
(4)
Universal Crossword
Feb 27, 2026
1%
BARE
Minimal, as essentials
Universal Crossword · Feb 27, 2026
1%
ECOTAX
Pollution penalty, essentially
(6)
Universal Crossword
Feb 16, 2026
1%
ECOTAX
Pollution penalty, essentially
Universal Crossword · Feb 16, 2026
1%
VAPOR
Contrail, essentially
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 6, 2026
1%
VAPOR
Contrail, essentially
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 6, 2026
1%
SKATE
Walk on water, essentially
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 24, 2025
1%
SKATE
Walk on water, essentially
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 24, 2025
1%
NEWSALERT
Heads-up that something's breaking?
(9)
Universal Crossword
Oct 18, 2025
1%
NEWSALERT
Heads-up that something's breaking?
Universal Crossword · Oct 18, 2025
1%
TIMETOSPARE
Unused vacation days, essentially?
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 3, 2025
1%
TIMETOSPARE
Unused vacation days, essentially?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 3, 2025
1%
SMELLARAT
Sense something's amiss
(9)
Universal Crossword
Jul 12, 2025
1%
SMELLARAT
Sense something's amiss
Universal Crossword · Jul 12, 2025
1%
KITS
Many Ikea purchases, essentially
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 16, 2025
1%
KITS
Many Ikea purchases, essentially
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 16, 2025
1%
ATMS
Twentysomethings?
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 14, 2025
1%
ATMS
Twentysomethings?
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 14, 2025
1%
CLAWS
Bear essentials?
(5)
Universal Crossword
Apr 16, 2025
1%
CLAWS
Bear essentials?
Universal Crossword · Apr 16, 2025
1%
REEDS
Bassoon essentials
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 31, 2025
1%
REEDS
Bassoon essentials
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 31, 2025
1%
RESIN
Amber, essentially
(5)
Thomas Joseph Crossword
Jan 3, 2025
1%
RESIN
Amber, essentially
Thomas Joseph Crossword · Jan 3, 2025
1%
RUMANDCOKE
Mixed drink that is essentially a Cuba libre
(10)
Universal Crossword
Dec 2, 2024
1%
RUMANDCOKE
Mixed drink that is essentially a Cuba libre
Universal Crossword · Dec 2, 2024
1%
CLOUDCOVER
Southern California's June Gloom, essentially
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 11, 2024
1%
CLOUDCOVER
Southern California's June Gloom, essentially
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 11, 2024
1%
LOCALAD
Yard sale sign, essentially
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 26, 2024
1%
LOCALAD
Yard sale sign, essentially
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 26, 2024
1%
TAG
Sharks and minnows, essentially
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 6, 2024
1%
TAG
Sharks and minnows, essentially
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 6, 2024
1%
MUSEUMS
Halls of fame, essentially
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 21, 2024
1%
MUSEUMS
Halls of fame, essentially
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 21, 2024
1%
SPINOFF
Prequel series, essentially
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 4, 2024
1%
SPINOFF
Prequel series, essentially
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 4, 2024
1%
BEANCURD
Tofu, essentially
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 31, 2024
1%
BEANCURD
Tofu, essentially
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 31, 2024
1%
FAUSTIANBARGAIN
Deal with the devil, essentially
(15)
Universal Crossword
Jun 30, 2024
1%
FAUSTIANBARGAIN
Deal with the devil, essentially
Universal Crossword · Jun 30, 2024
1%
PREDICT
Give a weather report, essentially
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 3, 2024
1%
PREDICT
Give a weather report, essentially
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 3, 2024
1%
SEED
Acorn, essentially
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 18, 2024
1%
SEED
Acorn, essentially
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 18, 2024
1%
FLOORMAPS
Clue boards, essentially
(9)
Universal Crossword
Mar 30, 2024
1%
FLOORMAPS
Clue boards, essentially
Universal Crossword · Mar 30, 2024
1%
FLAP
Dog door, essentially
(4)
Universal Crossword
Mar 6, 2024
1%
FLAP
Dog door, essentially
Universal Crossword · Mar 6, 2024
1%
PIVOT
Pirouette, essentially
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 2, 2024
1%
PIVOT
Pirouette, essentially
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 2, 2024
1%
DYER
Hair colorist, essentially
(4)
Universal Crossword
Feb 17, 2024
1%
DYER
Hair colorist, essentially
Universal Crossword · Feb 17, 2024
1%
HAIL
Ice balls, essentially
(4)
Universal Crossword
Feb 14, 2024
1%
HAIL
Ice balls, essentially
Universal Crossword · Feb 14, 2024
1%
TUBES
Penne, essentially
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 14, 2023
1%
TUBES
Penne, essentially
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 14, 2023
1%
DISC
Coin, essentially
(4)
Thomas Joseph Crossword
Oct 26, 2023
1%
DISC
Coin, essentially
Thomas Joseph Crossword · Oct 26, 2023
1%
CUBES
Dice, essentially
(5)
Thomas Joseph Crossword
Sep 26, 2023
1%
CUBES
Dice, essentially
Thomas Joseph Crossword · Sep 26, 2023
1%
OLIN
Ken of “thirtysomething”
(4)
Thomas Joseph Crossword
Sep 15, 2023
1%
OLIN
Ken of “thirtysomething”
Thomas Joseph Crossword · Sep 15, 2023
1%
CORPSES
Zombies, essentially
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 25, 2023
1%
CORPSES
Zombies, essentially
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 25, 2023
1%
HOUSEOFDISCARDS
Pawn shop, essentially?
(15)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 18, 2023
1%
HOUSEOFDISCARDS
Pawn shop, essentially?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 18, 2023
1%
COIL
Spring, essentially
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 4, 2023
1%
COIL
Spring, essentially
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 4, 2023
Clues for Universal Crossword on December 12, 2023
It's stuck on an envelope
Crossword Clue
Not well
Crossword Clue
Sustainable crop with shoots
Crossword Clue
Kristen of "Barb and Star Go to Vista Del Mar"
Crossword Clue
Semiconductor slices
Crossword Clue
Singular
Crossword Clue
Word after "danger" or "comfort"
Crossword Clue
___ Lingus
Crossword Clue
"Knives Out" sequel
Crossword Clue
Oil crisis?
Crossword Clue
Frequently Asked Questions
How many possible solutions does "Something essential" have?
We found 1 exact solution and 165 total potential answers including similar clues. The most likely answer is NEED (4 letters).
What is the best answer for "Something essential"?
The best answer for "Something essential" is NEED with 4 letters.
This answer has a 99% confidence rating based on our database of crossword solutions.
Where has "Something essential" been used as a crossword clue?
This clue has appeared 2 times in our database.
It has been featured in Universal Crossword.
It was last seen in the Universal Crossword on December 12, 2023.