Crucial

7 lettersadjectivecommon

Updated February 2026

Definition

Of great importance or absolutely necessary, especially at a critical moment or in determining an outcome.

“The witness provided crucial evidence that helped solve the case.”

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Seven letters with -IAL suffix; contains useful vowels U, I, A

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Worth 11 points; the C twice provides good strategic value

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