Necessity is the mother of - Crossword Clue

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% INVENTION Necessity is the mother of - (9)
50% UNCLE "If necessity is the mother of invention, urgency is the of change": Nell Scovell (5) (5)
9% STAPLE Pantry necessity (6) USA Today Jan 3, 2026
8% POUR Be mother? (4) (4) The Guardian Quick Jan 12, 2026
8% SOW Mother in a sty (3)
8% DOE Fawn's mother (3)
8% EWE Lamb's mother (3) Universal Dec 30, 2025
8% MAT Yoga class necessity (3)
8% LARA Superman's mother (4) New York Times Dec 27, 2025
8% RUIN Mother's ____ (4) (4) The Guardian Quick Dec 22, 2025
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