This clue appeared in the Mini Crossword on Tuesday, August 25, 2026 (3 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it.
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 14 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since November 3, 2025.
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