“Sine qua non” crossword clue
Answer
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••••NEED
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 “Sine qua non”. It was last seen in the puzzle of August 28, 2026, where it runs at 12 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.
Crossing entries
Aug 28, 2026 grid8AMythical figure in "Doctor Faustus"5 ltrs›15ALike a parkour practitioner5 ltrs›18AStep in the shower5 ltrs›20ABeamed over10 ltrs›
More clues from this puzzle
Aug 28, 20261A"Oh, what the hell"7 ltrs›13AWorrier's words8 ltrs›16APolitician's response, maybe9 ltrs›19AChristian ___3 ltrs›22A"Would ya look at that …"12 ltrs›25AMilieu for bathyspheres, with "the"5 ltrs›26A"Ignorance is bliss," e.g.6 ltrs›29ACompañeras6 ltrs›
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