Rigatoni, essentially Crossword Clue

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Rigatoni, essentially Crossword Answer

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Hint 1: Clue Definitions

ESSENTIALLY (adverb)
1. in essence; at bottom or by one’s (or its) very nature
RIGATONI (noun)
1. tubular pasta in short ribbed pieces

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