NYT Crossword · 36 Across
“Essential point” Crossword Clue
This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword for Wednesday, March 9, 2022 as 36 Across. The answer has 4 letters. Reveal it below one square at a time, or open the hints first if you only want a push in the right direction.
Answer
NYT Crossword · Wednesday, March 9, 2022 · 36 Across
Every time this clue appeared
- Mar 9, 2022 · 36 Across · 4 letters
- Jan 17, 2017 · 16 Across · 4 letters
- Sep 19, 1995 · 58 Down · 4 letters
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The other clues from the NYT Crossword of Wednesday, March 9, 2022.
Across
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Down
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Frequently asked questions
How many letters is the answer to “Essential point”?
The answer has 4 letters. It starts with C and ends with X, so you can check it against the squares you have already filled.
When was “Essential point” last seen?
Most recently in the NYT Crossword on Wednesday, March 9, 2022, at 36 Across. It has appeared 3 times in the NYT Crossword since we started our archive.
What is the answer to the “Essential point” crossword clue?
The answer is CRUX (4 letters). If you'd rather work it out yourself, the hints above give it away a little at a time.