“Of the highest importance … or, when parsed differently, what each bracketed number in the clues indicates?” crossword clue

Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.PARAMOUNT is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Of the highest importance … or, when parsed differently, what each bracketed number in the clues indicates?”. It was last seen in the puzzle of June 8, 2026, where it runs at 50 Across and fills 9 squares. It crosses 9 other entries in that grid — those are listed below and are the quickest way to confirm the letters you already have.