“If necessary” crossword clue
Answer
A
S
N
E
E
D
E
D
••••••••ASNEEDED
Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.ASNEEDED is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “If necessary”. It was last seen in the puzzle of August 23, 2026, where it runs at 15 Down and fills 8 squares. It crosses 8 other entries in that grid — those are listed below and are the quickest way to confirm the letters you already have.
Crossing entries
Aug 23, 2026 grid13APredator with dermal denticles5 ltrs›22AEarly stage of a drug trial6 ltrs›24AAdage promoting thrift25 ltrs›31AFish with leaf-shaped larvae4 ltrs›35AStart of a historic triple boast5 ltrs›40ASubtitle alternative3 ltrs›48AAngle variable in geometry5 ltrs›56ADuck known for its insulating feathers5 ltrs›
More clues from this puzzle
Aug 23, 20261A"Awesome!"3 ltrs›4AMany profs4 ltrs›8AWhat a crush might make you do5 ltrs›18ASilent film actor Jannings4 ltrs›20AReclined4 ltrs›21AMore intense, as an emotion5 ltrs›23APeace symbol4 ltrs›27AItty-bitty6 ltrs›
Back to the full Aug 23, 2026 answer list, or browse the puzzle archive.