The crossword clue "Had to have" was featured in the LA Times Daily Crossword puzzle on June 4, 2023 and has been seen in crosswords before. We've compiled 182 possible answers from various sources. The leading candidate is NEEDED (6 letters), scoring a 99% match — the highest among all solutions we found.
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182 Other Potential Answers
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Answer
Length
Source
Date
99%
NEEDED
Had to have
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 4, 2023
99%
NEEDED
Had to have
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 4, 2023
50%
ARTSHOW
Event that may have drawings
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 25, 2026
50%
ARTSHOW
Event that may have drawings
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 25, 2026
50%
BROWNIES
Chocolaty treats that may have walnuts
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 21, 2026
50%
BROWNIES
Chocolaty treats that may have walnuts
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 21, 2026
50%
SODOI
"We have that in common"
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 20, 2026
50%
SODOI
"We have that in common"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 20, 2026
50%
ADELE
One-named singer whose studio albums have numerical titles
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 14, 2026
50%
ADELE
One-named singer whose studio albums have numerical titles
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 14, 2026
50%
ERMA
Bombeck who advised, "Never lend your car to anyone to whom you have given birth"
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 10, 2026
50%
ERMA
Bombeck who advised, "Never lend your car to anyone to whom you have given birth"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 10, 2026
50%
TWOPOINTS
Slam dunk's value, or what 16-, 23-, 34-, 36-, and 49-Across have
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 1, 2026
50%
TWOPOINTS
Slam dunk's value, or what 16-, 23-, 34-, 36-, and 49-Across have
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 1, 2026
50%
AHAMOMENT
Puzzle solver's breakthrough, or what the answers to the starred clues have in common
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 25, 2026
50%
AHAMOMENT
Puzzle solver's breakthrough, or what the answers to the starred clues have in common
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 25, 2026
50%
ARENAS
Venues that often have corporate names
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 16, 2026
50%
ARENAS
Venues that often have corporate names
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 16, 2026
50%
SOLARPOWER
Clean energy option, or a hint to what the answers to the starred clues have?
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 14, 2026
50%
SOLARPOWER
Clean energy option, or a hint to what the answers to the starred clues have?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 14, 2026
50%
TUBS
Their feet may have claws
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 8, 2026
50%
TUBS
Their feet may have claws
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 8, 2026
50%
HDTV
Set that might have an OLED screen
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 19, 2026
50%
HDTV
Set that might have an OLED screen
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 19, 2026
50%
ISAW
"You don't have to tell me!"
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 15, 2026
50%
ISAW
"You don't have to tell me!"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 15, 2026
50%
DINNERTABLE
Place that may have a "no phones" rule
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 13, 2026
50%
DINNERTABLE
Place that may have a "no phones" rule
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 13, 2026
50%
HARDLAUNCH
Social media debut of a romantic relationship, or what 17-, 29-, and 45-Across have
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 9, 2026
50%
HARDLAUNCH
Social media debut of a romantic relationship, or what 17-, 29-, and 45-Across have
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 9, 2026
50%
SWEEPINGCHANGES
Overhauls that have lasting effects, or what can be found in this puzzle's circled letters
(15)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 3, 2026
50%
SWEEPINGCHANGES
Overhauls that have lasting effects, or what can be found in this puzzle's circled letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 3, 2026
50%
OUTGOINGMAIL
Stack heading to the post office, or what 20-, 27-, and 44-Across all have?
(12)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 25, 2026
50%
OUTGOINGMAIL
Stack heading to the post office, or what 20-, 27-, and 44-Across all have?
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 25, 2026
50%
MIXEDGREENS
Simple salad, or what 17-, 26-, 36-, and 52-Across all have
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 12, 2026
50%
MIXEDGREENS
Simple salad, or what 17-, 26-, 36-, and 52-Across all have
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 12, 2026
50%
SKINNYJEANS
Pants one may have to wriggle into
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 11, 2026
50%
SKINNYJEANS
Pants one may have to wriggle into
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 11, 2026
50%
SITAR
Instrument that may have 21 strings
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 6, 2026
50%
SITAR
Instrument that may have 21 strings
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 6, 2026
50%
VOILA
"And there you have it!"
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 27, 2026
50%
VOILA
"And there you have it!"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 27, 2026
50%
ARO
One who may have a platonic partner, for short
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 27, 2026
50%
ARO
One who may have a platonic partner, for short
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 27, 2026
50%
NOBARS
Sign of awful cell service ... or what 20-, 39- and 57-Across have in common
(6)
Universal Crossword
Apr 15, 2026
50%
NOBARS
Sign of awful cell service ... or what 20-, 39- and 57-Across have in common
Universal Crossword · Apr 15, 2026
50%
HOMETHEATER
Room that might have recliners and surround sound
(11)
Universal Crossword
Apr 12, 2026
50%
HOMETHEATER
Room that might have recliners and surround sound
Universal Crossword · Apr 12, 2026
50%
ACUTABOVE
On the next level, or what 3-, 9-, 20-, and 23-Down literally have
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 7, 2026
50%
ACUTABOVE
On the next level, or what 3-, 9-, 20-, and 23-Down literally have
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 7, 2026
50%
SHES
"I'll have what ___ having"
(4)
Universal Crossword
Apr 7, 2026
50%
SHES
"I'll have what ___ having"
Universal Crossword · Apr 7, 2026
50%
WARMFRONTS
Zones of air that bring less chilly weather, or what 17-, 23-, 38-, and 49-Across all have
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 6, 2026
50%
WARMFRONTS
Zones of air that bring less chilly weather, or what 17-, 23-, 38-, and 49-Across all have
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 6, 2026
50%
CUEBALL
Target that may have chalk marks
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 4, 2026
50%
CUEBALL
Target that may have chalk marks
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 4, 2026
50%
DESK
One may have drawers
(4)
Universal Crossword
Apr 1, 2026
50%
DESK
One may have drawers
Universal Crossword · Apr 1, 2026
50%
AYES
"The ___ have it"
(4)
Universal Crossword
Mar 30, 2026
50%
AYES
"The ___ have it"
Universal Crossword · Mar 30, 2026
50%
OUGHT
"Humor is laughing at what you haven't got when you ___ to have it." (Langston Hughes)
(5)
Universal Crossword
Mar 30, 2026
50%
OUGHT
"Humor is laughing at what you haven't got when you ___ to have it." (Langston Hughes)
Universal Crossword · Mar 30, 2026
50%
IDLER
One unlikely to have long to-do lists
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 28, 2026
50%
IDLER
One unlikely to have long to-do lists
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 28, 2026
50%
COW
"Don't have a ___, man!"
(3)
Universal Crossword
Mar 23, 2026
50%
COW
"Don't have a ___, man!"
Universal Crossword · Mar 23, 2026
50%
SALESTAX
Charge that Delaware doesn't have
(8)
Universal Crossword
Mar 22, 2026
50%
SALESTAX
Charge that Delaware doesn't have
Universal Crossword · Mar 22, 2026
50%
MEAD
Drink that may have inspired the term "honeymoon"
(4)
Universal Crossword
Mar 15, 2026
50%
MEAD
Drink that may have inspired the term "honeymoon"
Universal Crossword · Mar 15, 2026
50%
DEN
Room that might have a TV
(3)
Universal Crossword
Mar 5, 2026
50%
DEN
Room that might have a TV
Universal Crossword · Mar 5, 2026
50%
MONOPOLIES
Companies that have exclusive control of a market
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 3, 2026
50%
MONOPOLIES
Companies that have exclusive control of a market
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 3, 2026
50%
SAME
"I'll have what she's having"
(4)
Universal Crossword
Mar 3, 2026
50%
SAME
"I'll have what she's having"
Universal Crossword · Mar 3, 2026
50%
NOOBS
Players who may have to start over many times
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 27, 2026
50%
NOOBS
Players who may have to start over many times
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 27, 2026
50%
PIE
Dessert that might have a graham cracker crust
(3)
Universal Crossword
Feb 22, 2026
50%
PIE
Dessert that might have a graham cracker crust
Universal Crossword · Feb 22, 2026
50%
ANY
"And now I know the life of a showgirl, babe / Wouldn't have it ___ other way" (Taylor Swift)
(3)
Universal Crossword
Feb 22, 2026
50%
ANY
"And now I know the life of a showgirl, babe / Wouldn't have it ___ other way" (Taylor Swift)
Universal Crossword · Feb 22, 2026
50%
SUEME
"I have a good lawyer and I'm not afraid!"
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 19, 2026
50%
SUEME
"I have a good lawyer and I'm not afraid!"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 19, 2026
50%
MUSEUM
Institution that may have a repatriation policy
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 14, 2026
50%
MUSEUM
Institution that may have a repatriation policy
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 14, 2026
50%
ANYTIMENOW
"We don't have all day"
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 7, 2026
50%
ANYTIMENOW
"We don't have all day"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 7, 2026
50%
BLUESCLUES
Children's show whose title character leaves paw-print hints, and what 18-, 23-, 36-, and 52-Across have in common
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 5, 2026
50%
BLUESCLUES
Children's show whose title character leaves paw-print hints, and what 18-, 23-, 36-, and 52-Across have in common
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 5, 2026
50%
OUTERBANKS
Drama set on the North Carolina coast, and what 16-, 27-, and 39-Across have?
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 2, 2026
50%
OUTERBANKS
Drama set on the North Carolina coast, and what 16-, 27-, and 39-Across have?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 2, 2026
50%
DEBATABLE
"Sure, but I have a different opinion"
(9)
Universal Crossword
Feb 1, 2026
50%
DEBATABLE
"Sure, but I have a different opinion"
Universal Crossword · Feb 1, 2026
50%
OHO
"What do we have here?"
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 30, 2026
50%
OHO
"What do we have here?"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 30, 2026
50%
HEARMEOUT
"Just listen to what I have to say," and a hint to a sound you must ignore when reading each starred clue's answer
(9)
Universal Crossword
Jan 30, 2026
50%
HEARMEOUT
"Just listen to what I have to say," and a hint to a sound you must ignore when reading each starred clue's answer
Universal Crossword · Jan 30, 2026
50%
BETTERYOUTHANME
"So glad I don't have to deal with that"
(15)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 20, 2026
50%
BETTERYOUTHANME
"So glad I don't have to deal with that"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 20, 2026
50%
ITSANO
"I'll have to pass"
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 16, 2026
50%
ITSANO
"I'll have to pass"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 16, 2026
50%
FILMRIGHTS
Permission to adapt a novel, say, or what the answers to the starred clues all have
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 14, 2026
50%
FILMRIGHTS
Permission to adapt a novel, say, or what the answers to the starred clues all have
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 14, 2026
50%
MINECRAFT
Game whose players have been around the block?
(9)
Universal Crossword
Jan 11, 2026
50%
MINECRAFT
Game whose players have been around the block?
Universal Crossword · Jan 11, 2026
50%
EDITORS
Professionals who have a real sense of style
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 10, 2026
50%
EDITORS
Professionals who have a real sense of style
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 10, 2026
50%
ONYX
Gemstone that may have white bands
(4)
Universal Crossword
Jan 7, 2026
50%
ONYX
Gemstone that may have white bands
Universal Crossword · Jan 7, 2026
50%
PJS
Garments that might have feet, familiarly
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 6, 2026
50%
PJS
Garments that might have feet, familiarly
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 6, 2026
50%
INCAS
Quechua speakers who didn't have a written alphabet
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 31, 2025
50%
INCAS
Quechua speakers who didn't have a written alphabet
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 31, 2025
50%
ITSALLIRISHTOME
"I don't have a preference between Dublin and Galway"?
(15)
Universal Crossword
Dec 31, 2025
50%
ITSALLIRISHTOME
"I don't have a preference between Dublin and Galway"?
Universal Crossword · Dec 31, 2025
50%
IAMSOLOST
"You'll have to explain that again"
(9)
Universal Crossword
Dec 27, 2025
50%
IAMSOLOST
"You'll have to explain that again"
Universal Crossword · Dec 27, 2025
50%
LABPARTNER
Person you have chemistry with?
(10)
Universal Crossword
Dec 22, 2025
50%
LABPARTNER
Person you have chemistry with?
Universal Crossword · Dec 22, 2025
50%
EVER
"Never have I ___ ..."
(4)
Universal Crossword
Dec 20, 2025
50%
EVER
"Never have I ___ ..."
Universal Crossword · Dec 20, 2025
50%
LIE
"I cannot tell a ___" (words that Washington may not have said, ironically)
(3)
Universal Crossword
Dec 20, 2025
50%
LIE
"I cannot tell a ___" (words that Washington may not have said, ironically)
Universal Crossword · Dec 20, 2025
50%
TRIPLEDOUBLES
Impressive basketball feats, and what 20-, 36-, and 43-Across have
(13)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 17, 2025
50%
TRIPLEDOUBLES
Impressive basketball feats, and what 20-, 36-, and 43-Across have
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 17, 2025
50%
PAYTOILET
Place to go if you have the means?
(9)
Universal Crossword
Dec 13, 2025
50%
PAYTOILET
Place to go if you have the means?
Universal Crossword · Dec 13, 2025
50%
SUV
Auto that may have large blind spots
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 30, 2025
50%
SUV
Auto that may have large blind spots
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 30, 2025
50%
NASCAR
Org. that might have a Mustang circling a track
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 28, 2025
50%
NASCAR
Org. that might have a Mustang circling a track
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 28, 2025
50%
SPOTS
What adult jaguars have that adult pumas don't
(5)
Universal Crossword
Nov 27, 2025
50%
SPOTS
What adult jaguars have that adult pumas don't
Universal Crossword · Nov 27, 2025
50%
YUK
___ it up (have a laugh)
(3)
Universal Crossword
Nov 21, 2025
50%
YUK
___ it up (have a laugh)
Universal Crossword · Nov 21, 2025
50%
FINISHINGTOUCHES
Details that make things perfect, and what 18-, 24-, 39-, and 53-Across have
(16)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 19, 2025
50%
FINISHINGTOUCHES
Details that make things perfect, and what 18-, 24-, 39-, and 53-Across have
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 19, 2025
50%
HOW
"That shouldn't have been possible!"
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 19, 2025
50%
HOW
"That shouldn't have been possible!"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 19, 2025
50%
CARGOVAN
Good vehicle to have for a move
(8)
Universal Crossword
Nov 17, 2025
50%
CARGOVAN
Good vehicle to have for a move
Universal Crossword · Nov 17, 2025
50%
STOCKS
They have ticker symbols
(6)
Universal Crossword
Nov 17, 2025
50%
STOCKS
They have ticker symbols
Universal Crossword · Nov 17, 2025
50%
ICAHN
Investor Carl believed to have inspired the film character Gordon Gekko
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 14, 2025
50%
ICAHN
Investor Carl believed to have inspired the film character Gordon Gekko
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 14, 2025
50%
NYLONSTOCKINGS
Hose that may have a seam up the back
(14)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 11, 2025
50%
NYLONSTOCKINGS
Hose that may have a seam up the back
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 11, 2025
50%
ASSET
Good thing to have
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 9, 2025
50%
ASSET
Good thing to have
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 9, 2025
50%
NEED
Have to have
(4)
Universal Crossword
Nov 4, 2025
50%
NEED
Have to have
Universal Crossword · Nov 4, 2025
50%
ZEBRAS
Animals that each have a unique stripe pattern
(6)
Universal Crossword
Nov 3, 2025
50%
ZEBRAS
Animals that each have a unique stripe pattern
Universal Crossword · Nov 3, 2025
50%
SLED
It may have runners
(4)
Universal Crossword
Nov 2, 2025
50%
SLED
It may have runners
Universal Crossword · Nov 2, 2025
50%
AWHOWSWEET
"For me? You shouldn't have!"
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 1, 2025
50%
AWHOWSWEET
"For me? You shouldn't have!"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 1, 2025
50%
FRENEMY
Person you have a love-hate relationship with
(7)
Universal Crossword
Nov 1, 2025
50%
FRENEMY
Person you have a love-hate relationship with
Universal Crossword · Nov 1, 2025
50%
TRUSTFALLS
Team-building events that have catches
(10)
Universal Crossword
Oct 31, 2025
50%
TRUSTFALLS
Team-building events that have catches
Universal Crossword · Oct 31, 2025
50%
HERBALESSENCES
Shampoo brand that claims to be "plant obsessed," and what 20-, 34-, and 43-Across all have
(14)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 29, 2025
50%
HERBALESSENCES
Shampoo brand that claims to be "plant obsessed," and what 20-, 34-, and 43-Across all have
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 29, 2025
50%
ARBYS
"We have the meats" chain
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 26, 2025
50%
ARBYS
"We have the meats" chain
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 26, 2025
50%
SIDEOFFRIES
Combo meal component, and what the answers to the starred clues have
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 20, 2025
50%
SIDEOFFRIES
Combo meal component, and what the answers to the starred clues have
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 20, 2025
50%
DONTBETONIT
"I'd have a backup plan"
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 18, 2025
50%
DONTBETONIT
"I'd have a backup plan"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 18, 2025
50%
CANADIANTUXEDO
Head-to-toe denim "suit" thought to have originated in Vancouver
(14)
Universal Crossword
Oct 18, 2025
50%
CANADIANTUXEDO
Head-to-toe denim "suit" thought to have originated in Vancouver
Universal Crossword · Oct 18, 2025
50%
ORNOT
"... but we don't have to"
(5)
Universal Crossword
Oct 12, 2025
50%
ORNOT
"... but we don't have to"
Universal Crossword · Oct 12, 2025
50%
DEADENDS
Spots in mazes where you have to turn around
(8)
Universal Crossword
Sep 27, 2025
50%
DEADENDS
Spots in mazes where you have to turn around
Universal Crossword · Sep 27, 2025
50%
TWITCHSTREAMERS
Online personalities who might have Just Chatting content
(15)
Universal Crossword
Sep 17, 2025
50%
TWITCHSTREAMERS
Online personalities who might have Just Chatting content
Universal Crossword · Sep 17, 2025
50%
LUXOR
Vegas hotel whose rooms have slanted windows
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 12, 2025
50%
LUXOR
Vegas hotel whose rooms have slanted windows
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 12, 2025
50%
OCTOPI
They have eight arms
(6)
Universal Crossword
Sep 1, 2025
50%
OCTOPI
They have eight arms
Universal Crossword · Sep 1, 2025
50%
TADA
"There you have it!"
(4)
Universal Crossword
Aug 27, 2025
50%
TADA
"There you have it!"
Universal Crossword · Aug 27, 2025
50%
SHIRT
Garment that might have tour dates on the back
(5)
Universal Crossword
Aug 27, 2025
50%
SHIRT
Garment that might have tour dates on the back
Universal Crossword · Aug 27, 2025
50%
NOSTALGIA
Reason to have a reunion
(9)
Universal Crossword
Aug 26, 2025
50%
NOSTALGIA
Reason to have a reunion
Universal Crossword · Aug 26, 2025
50%
SLEEPINGGIANTS
They have unrealized potential
(14)
Universal Crossword
Aug 24, 2025
50%
SLEEPINGGIANTS
They have unrealized potential
Universal Crossword · Aug 24, 2025
50%
ESP
What psychics supposedly have
(3)
Universal Crossword
Aug 19, 2025
50%
ESP
What psychics supposedly have
Universal Crossword · Aug 19, 2025
50%
CASHUPFRONT
Demand for payment prior to service, or what 18-, 27-, 41-, and 54-Across all have
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 12, 2025
50%
CASHUPFRONT
Demand for payment prior to service, or what 18-, 27-, 41-, and 54-Across all have
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 12, 2025
50%
POLOS
Tops that might have popped collars
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 10, 2025
50%
POLOS
Tops that might have popped collars
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 10, 2025
50%
ONETOOMANY
The drink you shouldn't have had (... letters 3-4 and 7-9)
(10)
Universal Crossword
Aug 5, 2025
50%
ONETOOMANY
The drink you shouldn't have had (... letters 3-4 and 7-9)
Universal Crossword · Aug 5, 2025
50%
ROOM
"Did you ever have someone kiss you in a crowded ___?" (Taylor Swift lyric)
(4)
Universal Crossword
Aug 3, 2025
50%
ROOM
"Did you ever have someone kiss you in a crowded ___?" (Taylor Swift lyric)
Universal Crossword · Aug 3, 2025
50%
LONGDIVISION
Mathematical operation that may have a remainder
(12)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 3, 2025
50%
LONGDIVISION
Mathematical operation that may have a remainder
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 3, 2025
50%
PLOTS
They may have holes or twists
(5)
Universal Crossword
Aug 2, 2025
50%
PLOTS
They may have holes or twists
Universal Crossword · Aug 2, 2025
50%
TEA
Brew that might have ice or spice in it
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 2, 2025
50%
TEA
Brew that might have ice or spice in it
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 2, 2025
50%
TWISTMYARM
Ironic way of saying "You don't have to tell me twice!" ... or what the starred clues' answers do?
(10)
Universal Crossword
Jul 24, 2025
50%
TWISTMYARM
Ironic way of saying "You don't have to tell me twice!" ... or what the starred clues' answers do?
Universal Crossword · Jul 24, 2025
50%
MEALS
Hobbits have seven of them a day
(5)
Universal Crossword
Jul 22, 2025
50%
MEALS
Hobbits have seven of them a day
Universal Crossword · Jul 22, 2025
50%
OHHELLO
"Well, what do we have here?!" (... letters 1-3)
(7)
Universal Crossword
Jul 21, 2025
50%
OHHELLO
"Well, what do we have here?!" (... letters 1-3)
Universal Crossword · Jul 21, 2025
50%
ACE
Card that may have a heart
(3)
Universal Crossword
Jul 20, 2025
50%
ACE
Card that may have a heart
Universal Crossword · Jul 20, 2025
50%
NOSE
A clown might have a foam one
(4)
Universal Crossword
Jul 17, 2025
50%
NOSE
A clown might have a foam one
Universal Crossword · Jul 17, 2025
50%
EASTENDER
Londoner who may have a Cockney accent, and what can be found in the answer to each starred clue
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 14, 2025
50%
EASTENDER
Londoner who may have a Cockney accent, and what can be found in the answer to each starred clue
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 14, 2025
50%
ENDGAMES
Chess finales, and what the answers to the starred clues have
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 8, 2025
50%
ENDGAMES
Chess finales, and what the answers to the starred clues have
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 8, 2025
50%
RAY
Cartilaginous fish that may have a whiplike tail
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 2, 2025
50%
RAY
Cartilaginous fish that may have a whiplike tail
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 2, 2025
50%
POSSESS
To have or to hold
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 30, 2025
50%
POSSESS
To have or to hold
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 30, 2025
50%
RUNDMC
First hip-hop group to have music videos on MTV
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 26, 2025
50%
RUNDMC
First hip-hop group to have music videos on MTV
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 26, 2025
50%
EGOS
Divas have big ones
(4)
Universal Crossword
Jun 25, 2025
50%
EGOS
Divas have big ones
Universal Crossword · Jun 25, 2025
50%
VETS
They have dog days almost every day!
(4)
Universal Crossword
Jun 23, 2025
50%
VETS
They have dog days almost every day!
Universal Crossword · Jun 23, 2025
50%
OHNO
"What have I done?!"
(4)
Universal Crossword
Jun 22, 2025
50%
OHNO
"What have I done?!"
Universal Crossword · Jun 22, 2025
50%
IRISES
Flowers that might have beards
(6)
Universal Crossword
Jun 15, 2025
50%
IRISES
Flowers that might have beards
Universal Crossword · Jun 15, 2025
50%
ACTORS
They have parts to play
(6)
Universal Crossword
Jun 15, 2025
50%
ACTORS
They have parts to play
Universal Crossword · Jun 15, 2025
50%
MYLITTLEPONY
*Franchise whose characters have "cutie marks"
(12)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 12, 2025
50%
MYLITTLEPONY
*Franchise whose characters have "cutie marks"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 12, 2025
50%
YACHTS
Boats that might have helipads
(6)
Universal Crossword
Jun 11, 2025
50%
YACHTS
Boats that might have helipads
Universal Crossword · Jun 11, 2025
50%
SOTRUEBESTIE
"Couldn't have said it better myself, friend"
(12)
Universal Crossword
Jun 8, 2025
50%
SOTRUEBESTIE
"Couldn't have said it better myself, friend"
Universal Crossword · Jun 8, 2025
50%
APARTMENTSIT
Temporarily have a flat?
(12)
Universal Crossword
Jun 8, 2025
50%
APARTMENTSIT
Temporarily have a flat?
Universal Crossword · Jun 8, 2025
50%
ARMS
Limbs that Kali and Vishnu usually have four of
(4)
Universal Crossword
Jun 7, 2025
50%
ARMS
Limbs that Kali and Vishnu usually have four of
Universal Crossword · Jun 7, 2025
50%
EGO
A braggart might have a big one
(3)
Universal Crossword
May 16, 2025
50%
EGO
A braggart might have a big one
Universal Crossword · May 16, 2025
50%
DATACENTERS
Buildings with a lot of servers ... or what the starred clues' answers have?
(11)
Universal Crossword
May 8, 2025
50%
DATACENTERS
Buildings with a lot of servers ... or what the starred clues' answers have?
Universal Crossword · May 8, 2025
50%
GOFIGURE
"Who would have thought?"
(8)
Universal Crossword
May 5, 2025
50%
GOFIGURE
"Who would have thought?"
Universal Crossword · May 5, 2025
50%
TENSESUP
Stiffens ... or, when parsed differently, what the answers to the starred clues collectively have?
(8)
Universal Crossword
Apr 17, 2025
50%
TENSESUP
Stiffens ... or, when parsed differently, what the answers to the starred clues collectively have?
Universal Crossword · Apr 17, 2025
50%
ROCKCLIMBER
Athlete who might have a "belayed" reaction, and what 3-, 5-, 9-, and 30-Down each contain?
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 16, 2025
50%
ROCKCLIMBER
Athlete who might have a "belayed" reaction, and what 3-, 5-, 9-, and 30-Down each contain?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 16, 2025
50%
CAMI
Top that may have a built-in bra, for short
(4)
Universal Crossword
Apr 11, 2025
50%
CAMI
Top that may have a built-in bra, for short
Universal Crossword · Apr 11, 2025
50%
REN
___ Faire (place that might have a Ye Olde Gift Shoppe)
(3)
Universal Crossword
Apr 7, 2025
50%
REN
___ Faire (place that might have a Ye Olde Gift Shoppe)
Universal Crossword · Apr 7, 2025
50%
MARRYME
Words that have a ring to them?
(7)
Universal Crossword
Apr 6, 2025
50%
MARRYME
Words that have a ring to them?
Universal Crossword · Apr 6, 2025
50%
MOLES
Oaxacan sauces that can have more than 30 ingredients
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 5, 2025
50%
MOLES
Oaxacan sauces that can have more than 30 ingredients
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 5, 2025
50%
INBOXES
What highly motivated people may have zero goals for?
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 5, 2025
50%
INBOXES
What highly motivated people may have zero goals for?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 5, 2025
50%
ROYALFLUSH
Chance to have a heart to heart?
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 26, 2025
50%
ROYALFLUSH
Chance to have a heart to heart?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 26, 2025
50%
IMAGINETHAT
"Who would have guessed?!"
(11)
Universal Crossword
Mar 24, 2025
50%
IMAGINETHAT
"Who would have guessed?!"
Universal Crossword · Mar 24, 2025
50%
BEATSME
“I have no idea”
(7)
Thomas Joseph Crossword
Mar 22, 2025
50%
BEATSME
“I have no idea”
Thomas Joseph Crossword · Mar 22, 2025
50%
ESTATES
Homes that may have porticos
(7)
Universal Crossword
Mar 15, 2025
50%
ESTATES
Homes that may have porticos
Universal Crossword · Mar 15, 2025
50%
TEXTME
"You have my cell number"
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 11, 2025
50%
TEXTME
"You have my cell number"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 11, 2025
50%
JUSTSAYING
"Do unto others as you would have them do unto you," e.g.?
(10)
Universal Crossword
Mar 11, 2025
50%
JUSTSAYING
"Do unto others as you would have them do unto you," e.g.?
Universal Crossword · Mar 11, 2025
50%
ASK
"__ away": "I have nothing to hide"
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 10, 2025
50%
ASK
"__ away": "I have nothing to hide"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 10, 2025
50%
WHOD
“-- have known?”
(4)
Premier Sunday Crossword
Mar 2, 2025
50%
WHOD
“-- have known?”
Premier Sunday Crossword · Mar 2, 2025
50%
SETON
Determined to have
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 2, 2025
50%
SETON
Determined to have
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 2, 2025
50%
BEEN
"Where have you __?"
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 2, 2025
50%
BEEN
"Where have you __?"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 2, 2025
50%
PASSINGCOMMENT
"You should have seen that game-winning throw"
(14)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 2, 2025
50%
PASSINGCOMMENT
"You should have seen that game-winning throw"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 2, 2025
50%
ADAPTIONS
Films that have been formatted to fit a smaller screen, e.g.
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 26, 2025
50%
ADAPTIONS
Films that have been formatted to fit a smaller screen, e.g.
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 26, 2025
50%
CLUBREMIX
*Song that's been modified to have a dance beat
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 24, 2025
50%
CLUBREMIX
*Song that's been modified to have a dance beat
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 24, 2025
50%
ACOUSTICVERSION
*Song that's been modified to have an intimate sound
(15)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 24, 2025
50%
ACOUSTICVERSION
*Song that's been modified to have an intimate sound
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 24, 2025
50%
CABINETPOSITION
High-level government post, and what the ends of 17-, 25-, and 42-Across may have?
(15)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 17, 2025
50%
CABINETPOSITION
High-level government post, and what the ends of 17-, 25-, and 42-Across may have?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 17, 2025
50%
CRIB
Bed that might have hanging toys
(4)
Universal Crossword
Feb 16, 2025
50%
CRIB
Bed that might have hanging toys
Universal Crossword · Feb 16, 2025
50%
MEANT
Should have said
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 10, 2025
50%
MEANT
Should have said
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 10, 2025
1%
HITOP
__ fade: haircut with shaved sides
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 30, 2026
1%
HITOP
__ fade: haircut with shaved sides
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 30, 2026
1%
WHITTLES
Shaves (down)
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 2, 2026
1%
WHITTLES
Shaves (down)
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 2, 2026
1%
PARMESAN
Oft-shaved cheese
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 22, 2026
1%
PARMESAN
Oft-shaved cheese
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 22, 2026
1%
MIS
Start to behave?
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 7, 2026
1%
MIS
Start to behave?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 7, 2026
1%
ITBAGS
Must-have purses
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 22, 2026
1%
ITBAGS
Must-have purses
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 22, 2026
1%
CESAR
Civil rights activist Chavez
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 22, 2026
1%
CESAR
Civil rights activist Chavez
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 22, 2026
1%
ACTEDUP
Misbehaved
(7)
Universal Crossword
Feb 1, 2026
1%
ACTEDUP
Misbehaved
Universal Crossword · Feb 1, 2026
1%
ABIT
"You haven't changed __!"
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 20, 2026
1%
ABIT
"You haven't changed __!"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 20, 2026
1%
NEEDS
Must-haves
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 8, 2026
1%
NEEDS
Must-haves
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 8, 2026
1%
SNOWCONE
Shaved 25-Down treat
(8)
Universal Crossword
Jan 6, 2026
1%
SNOWCONE
Shaved 25-Down treat
Universal Crossword · Jan 6, 2026
1%
ACTUP
Misbehave
(5)
Universal Crossword
Dec 22, 2025
1%
ACTUP
Misbehave
Universal Crossword · Dec 22, 2025
1%
ACTOUT
Behave badly
(6)
Universal Crossword
Dec 6, 2025
1%
ACTOUT
Behave badly
Universal Crossword · Dec 6, 2025
1%
ANGELIC
Remarkably well-behaved
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 26, 2025
1%
ANGELIC
Remarkably well-behaved
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 26, 2025
1%
MET
"You haven't ___ the new me yet" (Taylor Swift lyric)
(3)
Universal Crossword
Nov 16, 2025
1%
MET
"You haven't ___ the new me yet" (Taylor Swift lyric)
Universal Crossword · Nov 16, 2025
1%
ASYLA
Safe havens
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 24, 2025
1%
ASYLA
Safe havens
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 24, 2025
1%
CURLYNEAL
*Harlem Globetrotters legend known for his shaved head
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 20, 2025
1%
CURLYNEAL
*Harlem Globetrotters legend known for his shaved head
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 20, 2025
1%
GROVEL
Behave like a suck-up
(6)
Universal Crossword
Sep 25, 2025
1%
GROVEL
Behave like a suck-up
Universal Crossword · Sep 25, 2025
1%
OASES
Desert havens
(5)
Universal Crossword
Sep 18, 2025
1%
OASES
Desert havens
Universal Crossword · Sep 18, 2025
1%
SIN
Behave immorally
(3)
Universal Crossword
Sep 12, 2025
1%
SIN
Behave immorally
Universal Crossword · Sep 12, 2025
1%
HAIRY
Unshaven
(5)
Universal Crossword
Sep 4, 2025
1%
HAIRY
Unshaven
Universal Crossword · Sep 4, 2025
1%
LOBSTERBIBLE
Must-have cookbook in every Maine kitchen?
(12)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 20, 2025
1%
LOBSTERBIBLE
Must-have cookbook in every Maine kitchen?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 20, 2025
1%
REEK
Overdo the aftershave, say
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 17, 2025
1%
REEK
Overdo the aftershave, say
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 17, 2025
1%
LATINO
Bad Bunny or Cesar Chavez
(6)
Universal Crossword
Jul 12, 2025
1%
LATINO
Bad Bunny or Cesar Chavez
Universal Crossword · Jul 12, 2025
1%
TAOS
New Mexico art haven
(4)
Universal Crossword
Jun 24, 2025
1%
TAOS
New Mexico art haven
Universal Crossword · Jun 24, 2025
1%
ACT
Misbehave, with "out"
(3)
Universal Crossword
Jun 4, 2025
1%
ACT
Misbehave, with "out"
Universal Crossword · Jun 4, 2025
1%
SHEAR
Shave wool from, as sheep
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 21, 2025
1%
SHEAR
Shave wool from, as sheep
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 21, 2025
1%
MAYBEYESMAYBENO
"I haven't decided"
(15)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 22, 2025
1%
MAYBEYESMAYBENO
"I haven't decided"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 22, 2025
1%
OASIS
Desert haven
(5)
Eugene Sheffer Crossword
Apr 17, 2025
1%
OASIS
Desert haven
Eugene Sheffer Crossword · Apr 17, 2025
1%
SNAILMAIL
Delivery for those who haven't gone paperless
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 11, 2025
1%
SNAILMAIL
Delivery for those who haven't gone paperless
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 11, 2025
1%
SCARE
Close shave
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 2, 2025
1%
SCARE
Close shave
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 2, 2025
1%
ACTSUP
Misbehaves
(6)
Eugene Sheffer Crossword
Mar 7, 2025
1%
ACTSUP
Misbehaves
Eugene Sheffer Crossword · Mar 7, 2025
1%
STY
Hog haven
(3)
Eugene Sheffer Crossword
Mar 6, 2025
1%
STY
Hog haven
Eugene Sheffer Crossword · Mar 6, 2025
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many possible solutions does "Had to have" have?
We found 1 exact solution and 182 total potential answers including similar clues. The most likely answer is NEEDED (6 letters).
What is the best answer for "Had to have"?
The best answer for "Had to have" is NEEDED with 6 letters.
This answer has a 99% confidence rating based on our database of crossword solutions.
Where has "Had to have" been used as a crossword clue?
This clue has appeared 2 times in our database.
It has been featured in LA Times Daily Crossword, Premier Sunday Crossword.
It was last seen in the LA Times Daily Crossword on June 4, 2023.