All-important Crossword Clue

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KEY

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CRITICAL

(8 letters)

Helpful Hints

(adjective)
1. urgently needed; absolutely necessary
2. performing an essential function in the living body

Hint 2: Clue Definitions

ALL-IMPORTANT (adjective)
1. of the greatest importance
IMPORTANT (adjective)
1. having authority or ascendancy or influence
2. of great significance or value

Hint 3: Other Answers Used in the Past

KEY
(3 letters)
CRITICAL
(8 letters)

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