Necessities (5)
'necessities' is the definition.
('essential' can be a synonym of 'necessity')
This is all the clue.
(Other definitions for essentials that I've seen before include "necessities" , "Things needed" .)
'necessities' is the definition.
(I know this)
This is the entire clue.
(Other definitions for needs that I've seen before include "Requirements" , "necessity once" , "Calls for" , "Essentials" , "Things that are wanted" .)