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Basic Element Crossword Clue
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We think the answer is "STAPLE" which means:
- noun
- • (usually in the plural) a necessary commodity for which demand is constant
- • A natural fiber (raw cotton, wool, hemp, flax) that can be twisted to form yarn
- • Material suitable for manufacture or use or finishing
- • A short u-shaped wire nail
- • Paper fastener consisting of a short length of u-shaped wire that can fasten papers together adjective satellite
- • Necessary or important, especially regarding food or commodities verb
- • Secure or fasten with a staple or staples adjective
- • Relating to, or being market of staple for, commodities.
- • Established in commerce; occupying the markets; settled.
- • Fit to be sold; marketable.
- • Regularly produced or manufactured in large quantities; belonging to wholesale traffic; principal; chief.
An example sentence would be:
- • "Bread is a staple in many households."
- • "Milk is a common staple in most diets."
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