| Clue | Source | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Something's essential aspect ... or what's spelled out by letters in this puzzle's eight "cups" | New York Times | 06 Mar 2022 |
| Essential thing | Eugene Sheffer | 18 Nov 2017 |
| Ultimate purpose | Thomas Joseph | 09 Oct 2015 |
| Principal goal | ||
| Essential part necessary for fulfilling a goal ... or what 17-, 25-, 48- and 57-Across all have? | ||
| Ultimate purpose | ||
| Ultimate purpose | ||
| Essential thing |