Drum set essential Crossword Clue

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Drum set essential Crossword Answer

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(verb)
1. catch in or as if in a trap
2. entice and trap
(noun)
1. something (often something deceptively attractive) that catches you unawares
2. a trap for birds or small mammals; often has a slip noose

Hint 2: Clue Definitions

ESSENTIAL (noun)
1. anything indispensable
ESSENTIAL (adjective)
1. of the greatest importance
2. absolutely necessary; vitally necessary
DRUM (noun)
1. a bulging cylindrical shape; hollow with flat ends
2. a hollow cast iron cylinder attached to the wheel that forms part of the brakes
DRUM (verb)
1. make a rhythmic sound
2. study intensively, as before an exam

Hint 3: Anagram

Unscramble the letters below to solve for today's answer.
EARNS

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Down

1. Quite so

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3. Lacking follow-through

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5. At most

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