“Requires” crossword clue
Answer
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•••••NEEDS
Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.NEEDS is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Requires”. It was last seen in the puzzle of October 8, 2025, where it runs at 22 Across and fills 5 squares. It crosses 5 other entries in that grid — those are listed below and are the quickest way to confirm the letters you already have.
Crossing entries
Oct 8, 2025 grid1DIt shares a 27-mile border with 27-Across7 ltrs›2DErupting hot springs7 ltrs›3D"New and improved" and "For a limited time only"7 ltrs›17DPositive swings3 ltrs›23D23andMe mailing6 ltrs›
Other answers for this clue
Across all puzzles we index•••••NEEDS5 ltrs
••••••••CALLSFOR8 ltrs
Clues repeat across publications with different fills. If your grid needs a different length, one of these usually fits.
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