| Rating | Solver | Clue |
|---|---|---|
| MUSTHAVE | Essential | |
| CRUCIAL | Essential | |
| VITAL | Essential | |
| NECESSARY | Essential | |
| FUNDAMENTAL | Essential | |
| MUST-HAVE | Essential (4-4) | |
| ELEMENTS | Essential parts | |
| OPERATIVE | Essential (point) | |
| NECESSITY | Essential (point) | |
| NECESSITATE | Make essential | |
| PARTANDPARCEL | Essential constituent | |
| MIC | Karaoke essential | |
| SOAP | Bathroom essential | |
| TOILETPAPER | Lavatory essential | |
| LIFEBLOOD | Essential force | |
| MUSTS | Essential things | |
| INGREDIENT | Essential component | |
| ATTAR | Essential oil | |
| KEYSTONE | Essential principle | |
| TEXTURE | Essential quality | |
| WATER | Essential liquid | |
| GIST | Essential part | |
| PITH | Essential part | |
| SOUL | Essential part | |
| NONESSENTIAL | Not essential. | |