This clue appeared in the Mini Crossword on Friday, May 8, 2026 (9 Across). The answer is hidden below until you want it.
Answer length: 5 squares
First letter
N _ _ _ _
First and last letters
N _ _ _ S
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NEEDS as a word: (archaic) Either directly or indirectly preceded or followed by an auxiliary verb, often must: of necessity or need; necessarily, indispensably; A surname.
NEEDS has been an answer 4 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since December 7, 2025.
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