Crucial Crossword Clue

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Crucial Crossword Answer

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KEY

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PIVOTAL

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Helpful Hints

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

Hint 2: Clue Definition

CRUCIAL (adjective)
1. of the greatest importance
2. of extreme importance; vital to the resolution of a crisis

Hint 3: Other Answers Used in the Past

KEY
(3 letters)
PIVOTAL
(7 letters)

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