“Long (for)” crossword clue
Answer
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••••••HANKER
Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.HANKER is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Long (for)”. It was last seen in the puzzle of March 29, 2026, where it runs at 74 Across 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. This exact clue has run 2 times in NYT puzzles, first on March 29, 2026.
Crossing entries
Mar 29, 2026 grid51D"Star Wars" title5 ltrs›52D"Mayor Pete"6 ltrs›59DMore cheerful and lively7 ltrs›65DCarne ___5 ltrs›66DLead-in to futurism4 ltrs›75DIt's the end of the world5 ltrs›
Every appearance
2 puzzlesDatePuzzlePositionAnswer
May 18, 2026NYT Crossword27 Down•••••YEARNMar 29, 2026NYT Crossword74 Across••••••HANKEROther answers for this clue
Across all puzzles we index••••••HANKER6 ltrs
•••••YEARN5 ltrs
••••••DESIRE6 ltrs
Clues repeat across publications with different fills. If your grid needs a different length, one of these usually fits.
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