keyitem

noun
UK /ˈkiː ˈaɪtəm/
US /ˈki ˈaɪtəm/

A special thing you need to finish a game or a task.

She found the key item that opened the treasure chest.


OTHER MEANINGS

2. A main or crucial piece of information.

The key item in the report was the missing date.

3. A highlighted product in a store or catalog.

The key item this season is the red jacket.

4. A central point in a list or plan.

The first key item on the agenda is lunch.