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Here is the answer for the crossword clue Essentially a threat to be averted last seen in Telegraph 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 7 letters. We think the likely answer to this clue is ATHEART.

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% ATHEART Essentially a threat to be averted (7) The Telegraph Cryptic Jun 5, 2015
3% KEY Essential (3) The Telegraph Quick Mar 30, 2026
3% ELSE "... or ___!" (threat's end) (4) Universal Mar 17, 2026
3% PAPERTIGER Empty threat (10) Universal Mar 14, 2026
3% OMEN "May the gods avert this __": Cicero (4) Newsday Mar 14, 2026
3% INEFFECT Essentially (8) The Telegraph Cross Atlantic Mar 13, 2026
2% BOTTLEOPENER Essential implement at a party! (12) Puzzler Backwords Mar 30, 2026
2% CASE Envelope, essentially (4) Newsday Mar 28, 2026
2% SPF Letters on a beach essential (3)
2% RICE Sushi essential (4)

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