What does the cryptic crossword clue "Wooden timbers said to be an essential element (4)" mean?

The definition is "an essential element". The wordplay uses a homophone (sounds like). sounds like ‘crucks’, which are curved wooden timbers The answer is CRUX.

Wooden timbers said to be an essential element (4)

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