“Had to have” crossword clue
Answer
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••••••NEEDED
Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.NEEDED is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Had to have”. It was last seen in the puzzle of September 29, 2026, where it runs at 13 Down and fills 6 squares. It crosses 6 other entries in that grid — those are listed below and are the quickest way to confirm the letters you already have.
Crossing entries
Sep 29, 2026 grid9ABritish John5 ltrs›16AWho "wants to be defeated" in "Beat It"5 ltrs›19ALanguage of the Vikings5 ltrs›23AMuslim holiday, informally3 ltrs›25APretty long time, in an idiom9 ltrs›30ACopied4 ltrs›
More clues from this puzzle
Sep 29, 20261ABig ones can be difficult to manage4 ltrs›5AUrge4 ltrs›14ANincompoop4 ltrs›15ASurrounding glow4 ltrs›17AWhere some monster home runs land9 ltrs›20ARich deposits of ore5 ltrs›21AHome of the Buckeyes, for short3 ltrs›24AScoped out with intent to rob5 ltrs›
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