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“"What this country ___ …"” crossword clue

NYT CrosswordLast seen May 16, 202613 Down5 letters
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5 letters · 13 Down

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 “"What this country ___ …"”. It was last seen in the puzzle of May 16, 2026, where it runs at 13 Down 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. This exact clue has run 2 times in NYT puzzles, first on May 16, 2026.

Crossing entries

May 16, 2026 grid
10ABird on the South Carolina state quarter4 ltrs›15AEmulates E.T., in a way10 ltrs›18APrecious self-reference10 ltrs›21ADouble-___ cassowary (bird of Indonesia and Australia)7 ltrs›22AMatches with forensics14 ltrs›

Every appearance

2 puzzles
DatePuzzlePositionAnswer
May 16, 2026NYT Crossword13 Down•••••NEEDSMay 16, 2026NYT Crossword13 Down•••••NEEDS

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