“Essence” crossword clue
Answer
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••••CRUX
Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.CRUX is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Essence”. It was last seen in the puzzle of April 16, 2025, where it runs at 53 Across and fills 4 squares. It crosses 4 other entries in that grid — those are listed below and are the quickest way to confirm the letters you already have. This exact clue has run 3 times in NYT puzzles, first on April 16, 2025.
Crossing entries
Apr 16, 2025 grid4DCame out in favor of a certain breakfast product?12 ltrs›49DDoggie bag morsel5 ltrs›50DCoarse5 ltrs›51D"___ me "5 ltrs›
Every appearance
3 puzzlesDatePuzzlePositionAnswer
Jun 18, 2026NYT Crossword21 Across••••GISTMay 14, 2026NYT Crossword17 Down••••PITHApr 16, 2025NYT Crossword53 Across••••CRUXOther answers for this clue
Across all puzzles we index••••CRUX4 ltrs
••••GIST4 ltrs
••••PITH4 ltrs
••••••ENTITY6 ltrs
Clues repeat across publications with different fills. If your grid needs a different length, one of these usually fits.
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