“Things you can't do without” crossword clue
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••••••••••••••BAREESSENTIALS
Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.BAREESSENTIALS is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Things you can't do without”. It was last seen in the puzzle of September 6, 2025, where it runs at 15 Across and fills 14 squares. It crosses 14 other entries in that grid — those are listed below and are the quickest way to confirm the letters you already have.
Crossing entries
Sep 6, 2025 grid1DPacks4 ltrs›2DSea creature also known as a redfin ocean pan4 ltrs›3DUnseen wife on "Cheers"4 ltrs›4DIt keeps things going7 ltrs›5D___ Okafor, 6'10" Charlotte player who was the N.B.A.'s 2005 Rookie of the Year5 ltrs›6DMany lab instructors, informally3 ltrs›7DOrg. whose logo includes scales and an olive branch3 ltrs›8DReached the maximum7 ltrs›9D"Roots" surname5 ltrs›10DPolished off5 ltrs›11DCry of relief4 ltrs›12DIt's "wine-dark," in Homer's "Odyssey"3 ltrs›14DPajamas9 ltrs›16DFree kick, e.g., in soccer lingo8 ltrs›
More clues from this puzzle
Sep 6, 20251AThey help you see the big picture12 ltrs›13ASwing states?13 ltrs›17AAnimal that's born with a full set of teeth5 ltrs›18AActress Dawson of "The Hunger Games: Mockingjay"4 ltrs›19ASound from a chicken3 ltrs›21AStop working, say7 ltrs›24ABash4 ltrs›25AHalf of a rhyming game name4 ltrs›
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