This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Tuesday, September 29, 2026 (13 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Tuesday puzzles are a step up from Monday but still mostly straightforward.
Answer length: 6 squares
First letter
N _ _ _ _ _
First and last letters
N _ _ _ _ D
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NEEDED as a word: Necessary; being required.
NEEDED has been an answer once in the NYT Crossword and Mini puzzles we have on file, which go back to October 23, 2025.
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