Essentials

10 lettersnouncommon

Updated June 2026

Definition

The fundamental or most important elements required for a particular purpose or situation. Basic items that are absolutely necessary for daily life or a specific activity.

“The travel guide listed the essentials to pack for a camping trip in the mountains.”

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Synonyms

basicsnecessitiesfundamentalsrequisites

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Wordle

Contains three S's, three E's, and two L's; features the -ALS plural ending

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Scrabble

Worth 10 points; good length at 10 letters, useful for seven-tile bonus plays

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