Answer: subsistences

AnswerCrossword Clue
subsistencesThe state of remaining in force or effect
subsistencesDenoting or relating to production at a level sufficient only for one's own use or consumption, without any surplus for trade
subsistencesThe action or fact of maintaining or supporting oneself at a minimum level
subsistencesSUBSISTENCE, the minimum (as of food and shelter) necessary to support life
subsistencesThe means of doing this