CRITICAL Crossword Clue & Answer

We found 621 solutions for 'CRITICAL' with 3 to 17 letters.
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The clue "critical" last appeared in the New York Times crossword on April 26, 2023. The correct answer for this puzzle is "KEY", a 3-letter word.

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Clue
Answer
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CRITICAL with 3 letters
KEY
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Top answers for CRITICAL crossword clue from newspapers

KEY
DIRE
VITAL
ACUTE
DOORDIE
URGENT
PIVOTAL

Definition of critical

  • forming or having the nature of a turning point or crisis; "a critical point in the campaign"; "the critical test"; of or involving or characteristic of critics or criticism; "critical acclaim"; urgently needed; absolutely necessary; "a critical element of the plan"; "critical medical supplies"; "vital for a healthy society"; "of vital interest"

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What is the best solution to the riddle CRITICAL?

Solution VITAL is our most searched for solution by our visitors. Solution VITAL is 5 letters long. We have 41 further solutions of the same word length.

How many solutions are there for the crossword clue "CRITICAL"?

There are 621 solutions. The longest is FRAUGHT WITH DANGER with 17 letters, and the shortest is BAD with 3 letters.

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How long are the solutions for "CRITICAL"?

Solutions are between 3 and 17 letters long.

‘CRITICAL’ isn’t just a clue – it’s also a popular crossword answer! Check out these clues where ‘CRITICAL’ is the solution:
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Decisive; grave (8)
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