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Here is the answer for the crossword clue Clue about bulb, essentially? (5) last seen in Guardian Cryptic puzzle. We have found 40 possible answers for this clue in our database. Among them, one solution stands out with a 98% match which has a length of 5 letters. We think the likely answer to this clue is TULIP.
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40 Potential Answers:
| Rank | Answer | Length | Source | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 98% | TULIP Clue about bulb, essentially? (5) | (5) | The Guardian Cryptic | Jun 18, 2026 |
| 8% | META Like a clue about a clue | (4) | The Atlantic | May 17, 2026 |
| 7% | HINTS Clues | (5) | USA Today | Jul 4, 2026 |
| 7% | ONION Bulb in a pantry | (5) | New York Times Midi | Jun 27, 2026 |
| 7% | LED Bulb choice | (3) | LA Times Daily | Jun 20, 2026 |
| 7% | ONIONS Vidalia bulbs | (6) | LA Times Daily | Jun 14, 2026 |
| 7% | INDISPENSABLE Essential | (13) | The Telegraph Quick | Jun 4, 2026 |
| 7% | SOCKET Bulb's place | (6) | Thomas Joseph | Jun 1, 2026 |
| 6% | DESIDERATUM Essential fact about English team, Reading perhaps | (11) | The Times Cryptic | Jul 7, 2026 |
| 6% | AXLES Doorknobs' spindles, essentially | (5) | Newsday | Jul 4, 2026 |
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