“Require” crossword clue
Answer
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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 “Require”. It was last seen in the puzzle of February 9, 2025, where it runs at 103 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. This exact clue has run 2 times in NYT puzzles, first on February 9, 2025.
Crossing entries
Feb 9, 2025 grid101AEmail thread with a "Donate now!" message?13 ltrs›111ALongtime restaurant critic ___ Greene4 ltrs›116AGiddiness at completing this crossword puzzle?14 ltrs›122AReason someone might go streaking4 ltrs›
Every appearance
2 puzzlesDatePuzzlePositionAnswer
Jun 15, 2026NYT Crossword21 Across••••NEEDFeb 9, 2025NYT Crossword103 Down••••NEEDOther answers for this clue
Across all puzzles we index••••NEED4 ltrs
••••••DEMAND6 ltrs
••••••OBLIGE6 ltrs
Clues repeat across publications with different fills. If your grid needs a different length, one of these usually fits.
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