“Bear necessity?” crossword clue

Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.FUR is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Bear necessity?”. It was last seen in the puzzle of January 10, 2025, where it runs at 43 Across and fills 3 squares. It crosses 3 other entries in that grid — those are listed below and are the quickest way to confirm the letters you already have.