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Pivotal, critical (7)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

crucial

I believe this is a double definition.

'pivotal' is the first definition.
(similar in meaning)

'critical' is the second definition.
(similar in meaning)

(Other definitions for crucial that I've seen before include "Of paramount importance" , "Of extreme importance" , "Of great importance" , "Of immediate importance" , "All-important" .)

I've seen this clue in The Guardian.
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