Key
Needed
Needed adjective - Impossible to do without.
Usage example: pack only what will be needed
Mutual synonyms
Both words in one sentence
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Harry Houdini was reputed to do this with a handcuff-key in preparation for his escape act, then regurgitate the key when needed.
Source: Swallow the Key - In Pokémon Diamond and Pearl and Platinum, the key card is needed for the Team Galactic building.
Source: Lock and Key Puzzle -
Using the key will cause it to vanish, but once you have the key's recipe you can alchemize as many as needed.
Source: Interchangeable Antimatter Keys
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