This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Monday, March 23, 2026 (69 Across). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Monday puzzles are the easiest of the week, so the clue is likely a plain definition.
Answer length: 4 squares
First letter
N _ _ _
First and last letters
N _ _ D
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NEED as a word: (transitive) To have an absolute requirement for; (transitive) To want strongly; to feel that one must have something.
NEED has been an answer 13 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since November 3, 2025.
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