“Essential to the character of something” crossword clue
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Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.INHERENT is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Essential to the character of something”. It was last seen in the puzzle of January 13, 2025, where it runs at 37 Down and fills 8 squares. It crosses 8 other entries in that grid — those are listed below and are the quickest way to confirm the letters you already have.
Crossing entries
Jan 13, 2025 grid36ATongue of Chaucer ... or what's literally shown in the shaded squares?13 ltrs›39AQueue4 ltrs›41AGerman "Phooey!"3 ltrs›47AFeel relief from anxiety11 ltrs›53A"Rick and ___" (adult animated sitcom)5 ltrs›56A"Beware the ___ of March"4 ltrs›60AEdible ice cream holder4 ltrs›63A"At Last" singer James4 ltrs›
More clues from this puzzle
Jan 13, 20251APlace for gladiatorial combat5 ltrs›6A___ and seek4 ltrs›10A"Money, Money, Money" group4 ltrs›14ASome jazz instruments, informally5 ltrs›15ARestaurant that offers a Mexican Tres Leches stack4 ltrs›16A"Dagnabbit!"4 ltrs›17AQuality of a statement that feels plausible10 ltrs›19ALead-in to Worth, Wayne or Lauderdale4 ltrs›
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