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"practical" is also used as a crossword clue. If that's what you saw, the answer is often realistic (9 letters).
Definitions
having or put to a practical purpose or use
Word origin
From Middle English practical, practicale, praktycall, from Medieval Latin practicālis.
Used in a sentence
“Jack didn't get an engineering degree, but has practical knowledge of metalworking.”
“Modern engineering applies science to practical problems.”
“Jack's knowledge has the practical benefit of giving us useful prototype parts.”
Source: Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0
Used as a crossword answer5 curated clues
01“Sensible and useful”9 letters
02“Useful for everyday needs”9 letters
03“Useful in everyday life”9 letters
04“Useful in real life”9 letters
05“Useful in real situations”9 letters
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