Crossword clue
Fundamental crossword clue
We have 16 answers for the clue “Fundamental”, from 3–11 letters. The most likely answer is BASIC.
All answers for “Fundamental”
| Answer | Letters | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 3-letter answers | ||
| KEY | 3 | Of crucial importance |
| 4-letter answers | ||
| CORE | 4 | Central, as in core values |
| ROOT | 4 | At the source, as in root cause |
| 5-letter answers | ||
| BASIC Best match | 5 | Forming a starting point |
| BASAL | 5 | Forming a base |
| VITAL | 5 | Indispensable |
| 7-letter answers | ||
| PRIMARY | 7 | First in importance |
| RADICAL | 7 | Going to the root |
| 8-letter answers | ||
| CARDINAL | 8 | Of the greatest importance |
| INTEGRAL | 8 | Necessary to the whole |
| 9-letter answers | ||
| ESSENTIAL | 9 | Absolutely necessary; also a noun |
| ELEMENTAL | 9 | Basic and primary |
| PRINCIPLE | 9 | A basic truth or rule |
| 10-letter answers | ||
| UNDERLYING | 10 | Lying beneath as a basis |
| ELEMENTARY | 10 | Dealing with first principles |
| 11-letter answers | ||
| RUDIMENTARY | 11 | Limited to basic principles |
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What does “Fundamental” mean?
Usually an adjective meaning forming the base or core of something, of central importance. It can also be a noun for a basic rule or principle.
Solving tip
BASIC and BASAL both fit five letters, and ROOT, CORE and KEY work as modifiers in short slots. If the adjectives fail, try the noun reading with PRINCIPLE or ESSENTIAL.
Frequently asked questions
What is the answer to the crossword clue "Fundamental"?
The most likely answer is BASIC (5 letters) — Forming a starting point. Other common answers are PRIMARY (7), ESSENTIAL (9), KEY (3), CORE (4).
How many letters are in the answer to "Fundamental"?
Answers to "Fundamental" range from 3–11 letters. Count the squares in your grid and use the length filter on this page to narrow the list.