Essence Crossword Clue
Looking for the answer to “Essence” from the New York Times crossword of June 18, 2026? It has 4 letters. Flip the tiles one at a time, try a hint first, or look through the rest of that puzzle.
Crossword answer
NEW YORK TIMES, JUNE 18, 2026
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GIST is the answer to “Essence”. It means the main point.
Hints
Three clues to the answer, gentle first. Open one at a time.
Hint 1 Meaning
The main point.
Hint 2 Anagram
Its letters, scrambled: IGTS.
Hint 3 Another clue
It has also been clued as “Heart”.
Seen before
This clue also appeared in the New York Times on May 14, 2026, April 16, 2025.
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Questions
What is the answer to “Essence”?
GIST, 4 letters: the main point.
When was “Essence” last seen in a crossword?
In the New York Times crossword of June 18, 2026, and 2 more times before that.
How many letters does the answer have?
4 letters, starting with G.