For the clue "Need to pay" from the Thomas Joseph Crossword crossword (January 27, 2025), we recommend OWE as the answer. It's 3 letters long and has a 99% confidence rating out of 165 possible solutions. Our ranking takes into account how often each answer has appeared in crossword puzzles for this and related clues.
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165 Other Potential Answers
Rank
Answer
Length
Source
Date
99%
OWE
Need to pay
(3)
Thomas Joseph Crossword
Jan 27, 2025
99%
OWE
Need to pay
Thomas Joseph Crossword · Jan 27, 2025
8%
CACTI
Tacos de nopales need
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 26, 2026
8%
CACTI
Tacos de nopales need
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 26, 2026
8%
OIL
Frying need
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 20, 2026
8%
OIL
Frying need
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 20, 2026
8%
IGETIT
"No need to explain"
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 18, 2026
8%
IGETIT
"No need to explain"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 18, 2026
8%
GETARAISEOUTOF
Talk into a pay hike?
(14)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 13, 2026
8%
GETARAISEOUTOF
Talk into a pay hike?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 13, 2026
8%
ICY
In need of salt, say
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 4, 2026
8%
ICY
In need of salt, say
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 4, 2026
8%
GLUE
Macaroni art need
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 4, 2026
8%
GLUE
Macaroni art need
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 4, 2026
8%
ROD
Casting need
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 30, 2026
8%
ROD
Casting need
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 30, 2026
8%
BETTERLUXNEXTTIME
"I need to install brighter lights later"?
(17)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 23, 2026
8%
BETTERLUXNEXTTIME
"I need to install brighter lights later"?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 23, 2026
8%
ONME
"I'll pay this time"
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 19, 2026
8%
ONME
"I'll pay this time"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 19, 2026
8%
KEY
Decryption need
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 19, 2026
8%
KEY
Decryption need
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 19, 2026
8%
SIDESTREETS
Features of some detours, or what four answers in this puzzle need in order to match their clues?
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 7, 2026
8%
SIDESTREETS
Features of some detours, or what four answers in this puzzle need in order to match their clues?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 7, 2026
8%
SALINE
__ solution: contacts wearer's need
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 4, 2026
8%
SALINE
__ solution: contacts wearer's need
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 4, 2026
8%
TENANTS
People who pay flat rates?
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 25, 2026
8%
TENANTS
People who pay flat rates?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 25, 2026
8%
MACARONIART
Project that kindergartners need to use their noodles for
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 19, 2026
8%
MACARONIART
Project that kindergartners need to use their noodles for
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 19, 2026
8%
IRON
Pressing need
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 18, 2026
8%
IRON
Pressing need
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 18, 2026
8%
EYESONME
"Class, pay attention!"
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 21, 2026
8%
EYESONME
"Class, pay attention!"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 21, 2026
8%
WET
In need of a towel
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 18, 2026
8%
WET
In need of a towel
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 18, 2026
8%
TAP
Watermelon keg need
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 11, 2026
8%
TAP
Watermelon keg need
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 11, 2026
8%
YEAST
Breadmaking need
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 9, 2026
8%
YEAST
Breadmaking need
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 9, 2026
8%
DESK
Home office need
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 7, 2026
8%
DESK
Home office need
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 7, 2026
8%
YESORNO
"I need an answer right now"
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 29, 2026
8%
YESORNO
"I need an answer right now"
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 29, 2026
8%
HOLDME
Request from someone in need of cuddling
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 28, 2026
8%
HOLDME
Request from someone in need of cuddling
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 28, 2026
8%
DYE
Easter egg need
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 13, 2026
8%
DYE
Easter egg need
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 13, 2026
8%
TOWEL
Poolside need
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 10, 2026
8%
TOWEL
Poolside need
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 10, 2026
8%
OWESTO
Must pay
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 3, 2026
8%
OWESTO
Must pay
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 3, 2026
8%
TNT
Boom operator's need?
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 1, 2026
8%
TNT
Boom operator's need?
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 1, 2026
8%
CAMERA
Video meeting need
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 30, 2026
8%
CAMERA
Video meeting need
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 30, 2026
8%
BALANCEDUE
Total left to pay
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 28, 2026
8%
BALANCEDUE
Total left to pay
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 28, 2026
8%
OVERDUE
Like a library book one has to pay for
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 27, 2026
8%
OVERDUE
Like a library book one has to pay for
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 27, 2026
8%
TEARY
In need of tissues
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 27, 2026
8%
TEARY
In need of tissues
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 27, 2026
8%
HELPUS
"We need assistance!"
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 22, 2026
8%
HELPUS
"We need assistance!"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 22, 2026
8%
EGG
French toast need
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 21, 2026
8%
EGG
French toast need
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 21, 2026
8%
FEE
Amount to pay
(3)
Universal Crossword
Apr 11, 2026
8%
FEE
Amount to pay
Universal Crossword · Apr 11, 2026
8%
DEED
Property transfer need
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 8, 2026
8%
DEED
Property transfer need
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 8, 2026
8%
IWONTBITE
"No need to be afraid of me!"
(9)
Universal Crossword
Apr 3, 2026
8%
IWONTBITE
"No need to be afraid of me!"
Universal Crossword · Apr 3, 2026
8%
TOMATO
Gazpacho need
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 29, 2026
8%
TOMATO
Gazpacho need
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 29, 2026
8%
SEED
Growing need?
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 28, 2026
8%
SEED
Growing need?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 28, 2026
8%
WANT
Not quite need
(4)
Universal Crossword
Mar 28, 2026
8%
WANT
Not quite need
Universal Crossword · Mar 28, 2026
8%
RENNET
Cheesemaking need
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 20, 2026
8%
RENNET
Cheesemaking need
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 20, 2026
8%
OAR
Rower's need
(3)
Universal Crossword
Mar 17, 2026
8%
OAR
Rower's need
Universal Crossword · Mar 17, 2026
8%
FAKESMILE
Something a customer service professional might need to wear
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 7, 2026
8%
FAKESMILE
Something a customer service professional might need to wear
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 7, 2026
8%
SHADOW
Sundial need
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 4, 2026
8%
SHADOW
Sundial need
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 4, 2026
8%
ROPE
Tug-of-war need
(4)
Universal Crossword
Mar 1, 2026
8%
ROPE
Tug-of-war need
Universal Crossword · Mar 1, 2026
8%
NOCOMMENT
"I don't need to answer that"
(9)
Universal Crossword
Feb 28, 2026
8%
NOCOMMENT
"I don't need to answer that"
Universal Crossword · Feb 28, 2026
8%
REAGENT
Chemical synthesis need
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 12, 2026
8%
REAGENT
Chemical synthesis need
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 12, 2026
8%
WAGE
Recurring pay
(4)
Universal Crossword
Feb 11, 2026
8%
WAGE
Recurring pay
Universal Crossword · Feb 11, 2026
8%
GAS
Hybrid need
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 10, 2026
8%
GAS
Hybrid need
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 10, 2026
8%
SKEWERS
Kebab need
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 31, 2026
8%
SKEWERS
Kebab need
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 31, 2026
8%
GLOVE
Baseball fielder's need
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 28, 2026
8%
GLOVE
Baseball fielder's need
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 28, 2026
8%
EGGS
Omelet need
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 28, 2026
8%
EGGS
Omelet need
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 28, 2026
8%
SKEWER
Shish kebab need
(6)
Universal Crossword
Jan 21, 2026
8%
SKEWER
Shish kebab need
Universal Crossword · Jan 21, 2026
8%
YARN
Crochet need
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 20, 2026
8%
YARN
Crochet need
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 20, 2026
8%
GIN
Negroni need
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 18, 2026
8%
GIN
Negroni need
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 18, 2026
8%
NOLOSS
"I didn't need it anyway"
(6)
Universal Crossword
Jan 16, 2026
8%
NOLOSS
"I didn't need it anyway"
Universal Crossword · Jan 16, 2026
8%
EXIGENCY
Urgent need
(8)
Universal Crossword
Jan 12, 2026
8%
EXIGENCY
Urgent need
Universal Crossword · Jan 12, 2026
8%
ADAPTER
International travel need, often
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 10, 2026
8%
ADAPTER
International travel need, often
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 10, 2026
8%
ICE
Raw bar need
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 1, 2026
8%
ICE
Raw bar need
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 1, 2026
8%
HASTEMAKESWASTE
"There's no need to rush!"
(15)
Universal Crossword
Dec 28, 2025
8%
HASTEMAKESWASTE
"There's no need to rush!"
Universal Crossword · Dec 28, 2025
8%
TAPE
Gift wrapping need
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 24, 2025
8%
TAPE
Gift wrapping need
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 24, 2025
8%
UNLET
Still in need of tenants
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 19, 2025
8%
UNLET
Still in need of tenants
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 19, 2025
8%
TAKEAFEWDAYSOFF
"You need some time away from work," and how to make the starred clues match their answers
(15)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 28, 2025
8%
TAKEAFEWDAYSOFF
"You need some time away from work," and how to make the starred clues match their answers
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 28, 2025
8%
OWES
Needs to pay back
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 28, 2025
8%
OWES
Needs to pay back
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 28, 2025
8%
POORER
More in need
(6)
Universal Crossword
Nov 24, 2025
8%
POORER
More in need
Universal Crossword · Nov 24, 2025
8%
FAKEPLANT
One doesn't need watering
(9)
Universal Crossword
Nov 23, 2025
8%
FAKEPLANT
One doesn't need watering
Universal Crossword · Nov 23, 2025
8%
OHWEVEMET
"No need to introduce us"
(9)
Universal Crossword
Nov 15, 2025
8%
OHWEVEMET
"No need to introduce us"
Universal Crossword · Nov 15, 2025
8%
TUITION
What a scholarship might pay
(7)
Universal Crossword
Nov 4, 2025
8%
TUITION
What a scholarship might pay
Universal Crossword · Nov 4, 2025
8%
COST
Price to pay
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 28, 2025
8%
COST
Price to pay
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 28, 2025
8%
EARS
You need them to listen!
(4)
Universal Crossword
Oct 22, 2025
8%
EARS
You need them to listen!
Universal Crossword · Oct 22, 2025
8%
TMI
Brief "I don't need the details!"
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 21, 2025
8%
TMI
Brief "I don't need the details!"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 21, 2025
8%
AWORD
"We need to talk"
(5)
Universal Crossword
Oct 19, 2025
8%
AWORD
"We need to talk"
Universal Crossword · Oct 19, 2025
8%
BROKE
In need of change?
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 17, 2025
8%
BROKE
In need of change?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 17, 2025
8%
DONTLETMEFORGET
"I'll need a reminder"
(15)
Universal Crossword
Oct 12, 2025
8%
DONTLETMEFORGET
"I'll need a reminder"
Universal Crossword · Oct 12, 2025
8%
TRAY
Cafeteria need
(4)
Universal Crossword
Oct 1, 2025
8%
TRAY
Cafeteria need
Universal Crossword · Oct 1, 2025
8%
WENTPRO
Started playing for pay
(7)
Universal Crossword
Oct 1, 2025
8%
WENTPRO
Started playing for pay
Universal Crossword · Oct 1, 2025
8%
OWED
Had bills to pay
(4)
Universal Crossword
Sep 30, 2025
8%
OWED
Had bills to pay
Universal Crossword · Sep 30, 2025
8%
IOUS
Promises to pay
(4)
Universal Crossword
Sep 23, 2025
8%
IOUS
Promises to pay
Universal Crossword · Sep 23, 2025
8%
WIND
Kite flyer's need
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 19, 2025
8%
WIND
Kite flyer's need
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 19, 2025
8%
SOS
"I need a rescue" letters
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 14, 2025
8%
SOS
"I need a rescue" letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 14, 2025
8%
PADDLE
Pickleball need
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 12, 2025
8%
PADDLE
Pickleball need
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 12, 2025
8%
COINSLOT
Something in need of change?
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 10, 2025
8%
COINSLOT
Something in need of change?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 10, 2025
8%
CAPER
Piccata need
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 5, 2025
8%
CAPER
Piccata need
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 5, 2025
8%
EARN
Take home, as pay
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 27, 2025
8%
EARN
Take home, as pay
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 27, 2025
8%
TENANT
One who might pay thousands for quarters?
(6)
Universal Crossword
Aug 27, 2025
8%
TENANT
One who might pay thousands for quarters?
Universal Crossword · Aug 27, 2025
8%
ITSABREEZE
"No need to stress" (In this answer, note letters 3-7)
(10)
Universal Crossword
Aug 25, 2025
8%
ITSABREEZE
"No need to stress" (In this answer, note letters 3-7)
Universal Crossword · Aug 25, 2025
8%
CHUTE
Skydiver's need
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 24, 2025
8%
CHUTE
Skydiver's need
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 24, 2025
8%
CART
Street food vendor's need
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 24, 2025
8%
CART
Street food vendor's need
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 24, 2025
8%
ACHY
In need of a heating pad, say
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 23, 2025
8%
ACHY
In need of a heating pad, say
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 23, 2025
8%
FINALCUT
Edited version seen in theaters, and what six long answers in this puzzle need to match their clues?
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 6, 2025
8%
FINALCUT
Edited version seen in theaters, and what six long answers in this puzzle need to match their clues?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 6, 2025
8%
SHORT
Not quite able to pay
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 23, 2025
8%
SHORT
Not quite able to pay
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 23, 2025
8%
HUG
"You look like you need a ___!"
(3)
Universal Crossword
Jun 22, 2025
8%
HUG
"You look like you need a ___!"
Universal Crossword · Jun 22, 2025
8%
DOMEASOLID
"I need this favor"
(10)
Universal Crossword
Jun 20, 2025
8%
DOMEASOLID
"I need this favor"
Universal Crossword · Jun 20, 2025
8%
CROSSBOSS
"I need this work done yesterday!," shouted the __
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 16, 2025
8%
CROSSBOSS
"I need this work done yesterday!," shouted the __
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 16, 2025
8%
ROSIN
Violin bow need
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 15, 2025
8%
ROSIN
Violin bow need
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 15, 2025
8%
CHILL
"You need to relax"
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 13, 2025
8%
CHILL
"You need to relax"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 13, 2025
8%
WAVE
Surfing need
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 1, 2025
8%
WAVE
Surfing need
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 1, 2025
8%
TENS
Bills used to pay for Ham4Ham lottery tickets
(4)
Universal Crossword
May 30, 2025
8%
TENS
Bills used to pay for Ham4Ham lottery tickets
Universal Crossword · May 30, 2025
8%
MIC
Podcaster's need
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 29, 2025
8%
MIC
Podcaster's need
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 29, 2025
8%
STAMP
Snail mail need
(5)
Universal Crossword
May 21, 2025
8%
STAMP
Snail mail need
Universal Crossword · May 21, 2025
8%
WORDY
Like an essay in need of editing, maybe
(5)
Universal Crossword
May 14, 2025
8%
WORDY
Like an essay in need of editing, maybe
Universal Crossword · May 14, 2025
8%
VODKA
32-Down need
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 8, 2025
8%
VODKA
32-Down need
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 8, 2025
1%
SEW
Use a needle and thread
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 22, 2026
1%
SEW
Use a needle and thread
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 22, 2026
1%
VENMO
Mobile payment app
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 14, 2026
1%
VENMO
Mobile payment app
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 14, 2026
1%
TAINTEDGLASS
Tumbler that needs a deep clean?
(12)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 13, 2026
1%
TAINTEDGLASS
Tumbler that needs a deep clean?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 13, 2026
1%
SSN
Taxpayer ID
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 2, 2026
1%
SSN
Taxpayer ID
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 2, 2026
1%
PEELER
Kitchen tool needed for some potato dishes
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 17, 2026
1%
PEELER
Kitchen tool needed for some potato dishes
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 17, 2026
1%
COALSTOVE
Potbelly that needs constant feeding?
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 2, 2026
1%
COALSTOVE
Potbelly that needs constant feeding?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 2, 2026
1%
ANTE
Opening payment
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 18, 2026
1%
ANTE
Opening payment
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 18, 2026
1%
RENT
Tenant's monthly payment
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 8, 2026
1%
RENT
Tenant's monthly payment
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 8, 2026
1%
MUSICTOMYEARS
"Just the news I needed!"
(13)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 24, 2026
1%
MUSICTOMYEARS
"Just the news I needed!"
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 24, 2026
1%
TOLL
FasTrak payment
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 5, 2026
1%
TOLL
FasTrak payment
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 5, 2026
1%
TENSE
On pins and needles
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 22, 2026
1%
TENSE
On pins and needles
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 22, 2026
1%
PERKUP
Start paying attention
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 12, 2026
1%
PERKUP
Start paying attention
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 12, 2026
1%
WHATAMESS
"This place needs cleaning!"
(9)
Universal Crossword
Apr 7, 2026
1%
WHATAMESS
"This place needs cleaning!"
Universal Crossword · Apr 7, 2026
1%
ANTES
Mandatory poker payments
(5)
Universal Crossword
Mar 22, 2026
1%
ANTES
Mandatory poker payments
Universal Crossword · Mar 22, 2026
1%
EBT
Grocery payment sys.
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 22, 2026
1%
EBT
Grocery payment sys.
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 22, 2026
1%
ECOTAX
Polluter's payment
(6)
Universal Crossword
Mar 16, 2026
1%
ECOTAX
Polluter's payment
Universal Crossword · Mar 16, 2026
1%
CPA
Taxpayer's rep
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 15, 2026
1%
CPA
Taxpayer's rep
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 15, 2026
1%
CHARGECARD
Electrician's favorite method of payment?
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 5, 2026
1%
CHARGECARD
Electrician's favorite method of payment?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 5, 2026
1%
GIVE
With 67-Across, repay a community's generous support, or a feature of the answer to each starred clue
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 2, 2026
1%
GIVE
With 67-Across, repay a community's generous support, or a feature of the answer to each starred clue
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 2, 2026
1%
REMITS
Sends, as payment
(6)
Universal Crossword
Feb 26, 2026
1%
REMITS
Sends, as payment
Universal Crossword · Feb 26, 2026
1%
EYEBROWWAX
Product needed for some hair removal
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 3, 2026
1%
EYEBROWWAX
Product needed for some hair removal
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 3, 2026
1%
TOSPARE
More than is needed
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 20, 2026
1%
TOSPARE
More than is needed
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 20, 2026
1%
DINEANDDASH
Leave without paying (... letters 3-6)
(11)
Universal Crossword
Jan 15, 2026
1%
DINEANDDASH
Leave without paying (... letters 3-6)
Universal Crossword · Jan 15, 2026
1%
TATTED
Obviously a fan of needlework?
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 15, 2026
1%
TATTED
Obviously a fan of needlework?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 15, 2026
1%
TATS
Pics made with needles
(4)
Universal Crossword
Jan 14, 2026
1%
TATS
Pics made with needles
Universal Crossword · Jan 14, 2026
1%
ADVANCES
Prepayments in some big book deals
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 12, 2026
1%
ADVANCES
Prepayments in some big book deals
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 12, 2026
1%
PIGLATIN
Igpay atinlay "language"
(8)
Universal Crossword
Jan 10, 2026
1%
PIGLATIN
Igpay atinlay "language"
Universal Crossword · Jan 10, 2026
1%
LSD
Drug needed for some trips
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 3, 2026
1%
LSD
Drug needed for some trips
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 3, 2026
1%
HIRE
Add to the payroll
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 29, 2025
1%
HIRE
Add to the payroll
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 29, 2025
1%
IDS
TSA checkpoint needs
(3)
Universal Crossword
Dec 18, 2025
1%
IDS
TSA checkpoint needs
Universal Crossword · Dec 18, 2025
1%
TISSUES
Allergy season needs
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 14, 2025
1%
TISSUES
Allergy season needs
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 14, 2025
1%
SEWS
Uses needle and thread
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 8, 2025
1%
SEWS
Uses needle and thread
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 8, 2025
1%
BRIBE
Corrupt payoff
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 30, 2025
1%
BRIBE
Corrupt payoff
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 30, 2025
1%
MODEM
Device needed to surf the web
(5)
Universal Crossword
Nov 28, 2025
1%
MODEM
Device needed to surf the web
Universal Crossword · Nov 28, 2025
1%
OVA
In vitro fertilization needs
(3)
Universal Crossword
Nov 28, 2025
1%
OVA
In vitro fertilization needs
Universal Crossword · Nov 28, 2025
1%
EDEN
Garden that needs no improvement
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 26, 2025
1%
EDEN
Garden that needs no improvement
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 26, 2025
1%
MALLETS
Vibraphonist's needs
(7)
Universal Crossword
Nov 25, 2025
1%
MALLETS
Vibraphonist's needs
Universal Crossword · Nov 25, 2025
1%
CROCHETHOOK
Tool needed for some needlecraft
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 18, 2025
1%
CROCHETHOOK
Tool needed for some needlecraft
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 18, 2025
1%
REMIT
Send, as payment
(5)
Universal Crossword
Nov 17, 2025
1%
REMIT
Send, as payment
Universal Crossword · Nov 17, 2025
1%
RFID
Touch-to-pay tech
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 23, 2025
1%
RFID
Touch-to-pay tech
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 23, 2025
1%
SOURDOUGH
*Bread that needs a starter
(9)
Universal Crossword
Oct 13, 2025
1%
SOURDOUGH
*Bread that needs a starter
Universal Crossword · Oct 13, 2025
1%
LSDTABS
Papers needed for some trips?
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 8, 2025
1%
LSDTABS
Papers needed for some trips?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 8, 2025
1%
ALOE
Houseplant that seldom needs watering
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 7, 2025
1%
ALOE
Houseplant that seldom needs watering
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 7, 2025
1%
DOWNINFRONT
"I can't see through you!," and what's needed to complete 17-, 24-, 33-, and 45-Across?
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 3, 2025
1%
DOWNINFRONT
"I can't see through you!," and what's needed to complete 17-, 24-, 33-, and 45-Across?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 3, 2025
1%
SET
Having everything one needs
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 3, 2025
1%
SET
Having everything one needs
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 3, 2025
1%
RANATAB
Deferred payment
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 12, 2025
1%
RANATAB
Deferred payment
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 12, 2025
1%
FARE
Subway payment
(4)
Universal Crossword
Sep 1, 2025
1%
FARE
Subway payment
Universal Crossword · Sep 1, 2025
1%
IOU
Note promising repayment
(3)
Universal Crossword
Aug 28, 2025
1%
IOU
Note promising repayment
Universal Crossword · Aug 28, 2025
1%
TWO
Number needed to tango
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 26, 2025
1%
TWO
Number needed to tango
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 26, 2025
1%
PRO
Play-for-pay person
(3)
Universal Crossword
Aug 18, 2025
1%
PRO
Play-for-pay person
Universal Crossword · Aug 18, 2025
1%
PURPLEHASTE
Speed needed to harvest lilacs, violets, and lavender for dye?
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 15, 2025
1%
PURPLEHASTE
Speed needed to harvest lilacs, violets, and lavender for dye?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 15, 2025
1%
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
1%
CASHUPFRONT
Demand for payment prior to service, or what 18-, 27-, 41-, and 54-Across all have
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 12, 2025
1%
NOTIP
Option on a coffeehouse payment screen
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 4, 2025
1%
NOTIP
Option on a coffeehouse payment screen
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 4, 2025
1%
FARES
Subway riders' payments
(5)
Universal Crossword
Jul 15, 2025
1%
FARES
Subway riders' payments
Universal Crossword · Jul 15, 2025
1%
INDEBT
Still making payments
(6)
Universal Crossword
Jul 14, 2025
1%
INDEBT
Still making payments
Universal Crossword · Jul 14, 2025
1%
LOAN
Money to repay
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 8, 2025
1%
LOAN
Money to repay
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 8, 2025
1%
CHUTES
Skydivers' needs
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 8, 2025
1%
CHUTES
Skydivers' needs
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 8, 2025
1%
SKIPASS
Ticket for someone who needs a lift?
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 29, 2025
1%
SKIPASS
Ticket for someone who needs a lift?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 29, 2025
1%
OWING
Needing to repay
(5)
Universal Crossword
Jun 26, 2025
1%
OWING
Needing to repay
Universal Crossword · Jun 26, 2025
1%
ONSTANDBY
Ready when needed
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 24, 2025
1%
ONSTANDBY
Ready when needed
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 24, 2025
1%
ACCOUNT
Credentials are needed to access it
(7)
Universal Crossword
Jun 21, 2025
1%
ACCOUNT
Credentials are needed to access it
Universal Crossword · Jun 21, 2025
1%
AEROBE
Bacterium needing oxygen
(6)
Universal Crossword
Jun 3, 2025
1%
AEROBE
Bacterium needing oxygen
Universal Crossword · Jun 3, 2025
1%
STY
Room that needs a serious cleanup
(3)
Universal Crossword
May 19, 2025
1%
STY
Room that needs a serious cleanup
Universal Crossword · May 19, 2025
1%
QUORUM
Minimum needed for action
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 4, 2025
1%
QUORUM
Minimum needed for action
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 4, 2025
Clues for Thomas Joseph Crossword on January 27, 2025
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How many possible solutions does "Need to pay" have?
We found 1 exact solution and 165 total potential answers including similar clues. The most likely answer is OWE (3 letters).
What is the best answer for "Need to pay"?
The best answer for "Need to pay" is OWE with 3 letters.
This answer has a 99% confidence rating based on our database of crossword solutions.
Where has "Need to pay" been used as a crossword clue?
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It has been featured in Thomas Joseph Crossword, LA Times Daily Crossword, Universal Crossword.
It was last seen in the Thomas Joseph Crossword on January 27, 2025.