The Clue
Essential (5 letter answer)
The Answer
VITAL
Tags
Notes
The answer VITAL is uncommon, appearing about once every 575 puzzles.
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Definition
VITAL as an adjective:
1. (critical, vital) = urgently needed; absolutely necessary; "a critical element of the plan"; "critical medical supplies"; "vital for a healthy society"; "of vital interest"
2. (vital, life-sustaining) = performing an essential function in the living body; "vital organs"; "blood and other vital fluids"; "the loss of vital heat in shock"; "a vital spot"; "life-giving love and praise"
3. (full of life, lively, vital) = full of spirit; "a dynamic full of life woman"; "a vital and charismatic leader"; "this whole lively world"
4. manifesting or characteristic of life; "a vital, living organism"; "vital signs"