“Essential character” crossword clue
Answer
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•••••ETHOS
Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.ETHOS is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Essential character”. It was last seen in the puzzle of November 15, 2026, where it runs at 80 Down and fills 5 squares. It crosses 5 other entries in that grid — those are listed below and are the quickest way to confirm the letters you already have.
Crossing entries
Nov 15, 2026 grid79ATake care of5 ltrs›85ACertain jazz combo5 ltrs›93A"December, 1963" (1975)12 ltrs›101ASherlock's sister on TV5 ltrs›106AClog or loafer6 ltrs›
Other answers for this clue
Across all puzzles we index•••••ETHOS5 ltrs
••••••NATURE6 ltrs
Clues repeat across publications with different fills. If your grid needs a different length, one of these usually fits.
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