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“Basic ___” crossword clue

NYT CrosswordLast seen Mar 20, 20269 Down4 letters
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••••NEED
4 letters · 9 Down

Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.NEED is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Basic ___”. It was last seen in the puzzle of March 20, 2026, where it runs at 9 Down and fills 4 squares. It crosses 4 other entries in that grid — those are listed below and are the quickest way to confirm the letters you already have.

Crossing entries

Mar 20, 2026 grid
5APolitical commentator Piker5 ltrs›14AAnimal sanctuary10 ltrs›17AGoing against the grain?10 ltrs›20APesos or euros6 ltrs›

Other answers for this clue

Across all puzzles we index
••••NEED4 ltrs
•••••••RADICAL7 ltrs
••••••••••ELEMENTARY10 ltrs

Clues repeat across publications with different fills. If your grid needs a different length, one of these usually fits.

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