Stumped by the crossword clue "Needs to"? You're not alone — this clue appeared in the LA Times Daily Crossword puzzle on April 11, 2025. We've scoured our database and found 108 possible solutions. The strongest candidate is MUST (4 letters) at 99% confidence, based on data from published crossword puzzles.
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108 Other Potential Answers
Rank
Answer
Length
Source
Date
99%
MUST
Needs to
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 11, 2025
99%
MUST
Needs to
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 11, 2025
50%
TAINTEDGLASS
Tumbler that needs a deep clean?
(12)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 13, 2026
50%
TAINTEDGLASS
Tumbler that needs a deep clean?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 13, 2026
50%
COALSTOVE
Potbelly that needs constant feeding?
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 2, 2026
50%
COALSTOVE
Potbelly that needs constant feeding?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 2, 2026
50%
WHATAMESS
"This place needs cleaning!"
(9)
Universal Crossword
Apr 7, 2026
50%
WHATAMESS
"This place needs cleaning!"
Universal Crossword · Apr 7, 2026
50%
IDS
TSA checkpoint needs
(3)
Universal Crossword
Dec 18, 2025
50%
IDS
TSA checkpoint needs
Universal Crossword · Dec 18, 2025
50%
TISSUES
Allergy season needs
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 14, 2025
50%
TISSUES
Allergy season needs
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 14, 2025
50%
OVA
In vitro fertilization needs
(3)
Universal Crossword
Nov 28, 2025
50%
OVA
In vitro fertilization needs
Universal Crossword · Nov 28, 2025
50%
EDEN
Garden that needs no improvement
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 26, 2025
50%
EDEN
Garden that needs no improvement
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 26, 2025
50%
MALLETS
Vibraphonist's needs
(7)
Universal Crossword
Nov 25, 2025
50%
MALLETS
Vibraphonist's needs
Universal Crossword · Nov 25, 2025
50%
SOURDOUGH
*Bread that needs a starter
(9)
Universal Crossword
Oct 13, 2025
50%
SOURDOUGH
*Bread that needs a starter
Universal Crossword · Oct 13, 2025
50%
ALOE
Houseplant that seldom needs watering
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 7, 2025
50%
ALOE
Houseplant that seldom needs watering
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 7, 2025
50%
SET
Having everything one needs
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 3, 2025
50%
SET
Having everything one needs
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 3, 2025
50%
CHUTES
Skydivers' needs
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 8, 2025
50%
CHUTES
Skydivers' needs
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 8, 2025
50%
SKIPASS
Ticket for someone who needs a lift?
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 29, 2025
50%
SKIPASS
Ticket for someone who needs a lift?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 29, 2025
50%
STY
Room that needs a serious cleanup
(3)
Universal Crossword
May 19, 2025
50%
STY
Room that needs a serious cleanup
Universal Crossword · May 19, 2025
50%
PENS
Signing needs
(4)
Thomas Joseph Crossword
Apr 16, 2025
50%
PENS
Signing needs
Thomas Joseph Crossword · Apr 16, 2025
50%
INTROVERT
Person who needs alone time
(9)
Universal Crossword
Mar 29, 2025
50%
INTROVERT
Person who needs alone time
Universal Crossword · Mar 29, 2025
50%
OARS
Rowing needs
(4)
Thomas Joseph Crossword
Mar 26, 2025
50%
OARS
Rowing needs
Thomas Joseph Crossword · Mar 26, 2025
50%
CARLOANS
Auto buyers’ needs, at times
(8)
Eugene Sheffer Crossword
Feb 21, 2025
50%
CARLOANS
Auto buyers’ needs, at times
Eugene Sheffer Crossword · Feb 21, 2025
50%
STICKS
Hockey needs
(6)
Eugene Sheffer Crossword
Feb 20, 2025
50%
STICKS
Hockey needs
Eugene Sheffer Crossword · Feb 20, 2025
50%
MICS
Singers' needs
(4)
Universal Crossword
Jan 26, 2025
50%
MICS
Singers' needs
Universal Crossword · Jan 26, 2025
50%
TEES
Course needs
(4)
Thomas Joseph Crossword
Jan 8, 2025
50%
TEES
Course needs
Thomas Joseph Crossword · Jan 8, 2025
50%
CRABLEG
Seafood item that needs to be cracked
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 25, 2024
50%
CRABLEG
Seafood item that needs to be cracked
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 25, 2024
50%
SEEDS
Growing needs
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 16, 2024
50%
SEEDS
Growing needs
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 16, 2024
50%
LANCES
Jousting needs
(6)
Eugene Sheffer Crossword
Oct 30, 2024
50%
LANCES
Jousting needs
Eugene Sheffer Crossword · Oct 30, 2024
50%
CHIA
"Pet" that needs lots of water
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 25, 2024
50%
CHIA
"Pet" that needs lots of water
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 25, 2024
50%
HEYCANIGETALIFT
Request from someone who needs a ride, or a request that can be made of the starts of 17-, 24-, and 43-Across
(15)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 15, 2024
50%
HEYCANIGETALIFT
Request from someone who needs a ride, or a request that can be made of the starts of 17-, 24-, and 43-Across
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 15, 2024
50%
LIMES
Mojito needs
(5)
Eugene Sheffer Crossword
Oct 1, 2024
50%
LIMES
Mojito needs
Eugene Sheffer Crossword · Oct 1, 2024
50%
GINSU
"Never needs sharpening" brand
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 22, 2024
50%
GINSU
"Never needs sharpening" brand
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 22, 2024
50%
RACKETS
Tennis needs
(7)
Universal Crossword
Sep 9, 2024
50%
RACKETS
Tennis needs
Universal Crossword · Sep 9, 2024
50%
BIBS
Feeding time needs
(4)
Thomas Joseph Crossword
Aug 29, 2024
50%
BIBS
Feeding time needs
Thomas Joseph Crossword · Aug 29, 2024
50%
ICON
Star who needs no introduction
(4)
Universal Crossword
Aug 26, 2024
50%
ICON
Star who needs no introduction
Universal Crossword · Aug 26, 2024
50%
ROOMKEYS
Hotel guests’ needs
(8)
Eugene Sheffer Crossword
Aug 15, 2024
50%
ROOMKEYS
Hotel guests’ needs
Eugene Sheffer Crossword · Aug 15, 2024
50%
SADDLES
Riding needs
(7)
Thomas Joseph Crossword
Aug 9, 2024
50%
SADDLES
Riding needs
Thomas Joseph Crossword · Aug 9, 2024
50%
ELASTIGIRL
Mom who needs to stretch her legs once in a while?
(10)
Universal Crossword
Jun 22, 2024
50%
ELASTIGIRL
Mom who needs to stretch her legs once in a while?
Universal Crossword · Jun 22, 2024
50%
UNMET
Not satisfied, as needs
(5)
Universal Crossword
May 19, 2024
50%
UNMET
Not satisfied, as needs
Universal Crossword · May 19, 2024
50%
PANS
Frying needs
(4)
Eugene Sheffer Crossword
May 14, 2024
50%
PANS
Frying needs
Eugene Sheffer Crossword · May 14, 2024
50%
USERIDS
Logging-on needs
(7)
Thomas Joseph Crossword
May 9, 2024
50%
USERIDS
Logging-on needs
Thomas Joseph Crossword · May 9, 2024
50%
PIETINS
Baker’s needs
(7)
Thomas Joseph Crossword
May 8, 2024
50%
PIETINS
Baker’s needs
Thomas Joseph Crossword · May 8, 2024
50%
WINGS
Flying needs
(5)
Premier Sunday Crossword
Apr 14, 2024
50%
WINGS
Flying needs
Premier Sunday Crossword · Apr 14, 2024
50%
MATS
Yoga needs
(4)
Thomas Joseph Crossword
Apr 11, 2024
50%
MATS
Yoga needs
Thomas Joseph Crossword · Apr 11, 2024
50%
PLENTY
More than one needs
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 14, 2024
50%
PLENTY
More than one needs
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 14, 2024
50%
OVENS
Bake-off needs
(5)
Premier Sunday Crossword
Mar 3, 2024
50%
OVENS
Bake-off needs
Premier Sunday Crossword · Mar 3, 2024
50%
RADIOS
Hams’ needs
(6)
Thomas Joseph Crossword
Jan 29, 2024
50%
RADIOS
Hams’ needs
Thomas Joseph Crossword · Jan 29, 2024
50%
FLUIDS
Hydration needs
(6)
Eugene Sheffer Crossword
Jan 5, 2024
50%
FLUIDS
Hydration needs
Eugene Sheffer Crossword · Jan 5, 2024
50%
EGGS
Omelet needs
(4)
Universal Crossword
Dec 19, 2023
50%
EGGS
Omelet needs
Universal Crossword · Dec 19, 2023
50%
LADDERS
Fire truck needs
(7)
Eugene Sheffer Crossword
Dec 6, 2023
50%
LADDERS
Fire truck needs
Eugene Sheffer Crossword · Dec 6, 2023
50%
MITTS
Catchers’ needs
(5)
Thomas Joseph Crossword
Nov 28, 2023
50%
MITTS
Catchers’ needs
Thomas Joseph Crossword · Nov 28, 2023
50%
LAPCAT
Pet that needs a sitter?
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 25, 2023
50%
LAPCAT
Pet that needs a sitter?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 25, 2023
50%
BODYBUILDER
One with pressing needs?
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 15, 2023
50%
BODYBUILDER
One with pressing needs?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 15, 2023
50%
LOWERCASEDISMISSED
"The copy editor says this needs a capital letter," or a judge saying "Not enough evidence" in a bass-baritone?
(18)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 29, 2023
50%
LOWERCASEDISMISSED
"The copy editor says this needs a capital letter," or a judge saying "Not enough evidence" in a bass-baritone?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 29, 2023
50%
BLUR
Photo that needs sharpening
(4)
Universal Crossword
Oct 22, 2023
50%
BLUR
Photo that needs sharpening
Universal Crossword · Oct 22, 2023
50%
LEADINTHEWATER
All an alchemist really needs when panning for gold?
(14)
Universal Crossword
Sep 4, 2023
50%
LEADINTHEWATER
All an alchemist really needs when panning for gold?
Universal Crossword · Sep 4, 2023
50%
TULIP
Bulb that rarely needs to be replaced
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 19, 2023
50%
TULIP
Bulb that rarely needs to be replaced
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 19, 2023
50%
IKEA
Retailer for your sofa and lingonberry jam needs
(4)
Universal Crossword
Aug 19, 2023
50%
IKEA
Retailer for your sofa and lingonberry jam needs
Universal Crossword · Aug 19, 2023
50%
HAMMERANDPICKLE
Basic needs for preserving a walnut?
(15)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 6, 2023
50%
HAMMERANDPICKLE
Basic needs for preserving a walnut?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 6, 2023
50%
STROPS
Barbershop needs
(6)
Thomas Joseph Crossword
May 20, 2023
50%
STROPS
Barbershop needs
Thomas Joseph Crossword · May 20, 2023
50%
PADDLES
Ping-Pong and canoeing needs
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 29, 2023
50%
PADDLES
Ping-Pong and canoeing needs
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 29, 2023
50%
BATONS
Conductors’ needs
(6)
Thomas Joseph Crossword
Mar 27, 2023
50%
BATONS
Conductors’ needs
Thomas Joseph Crossword · Mar 27, 2023
50%
KEYLESSENTRY
Modern way into a building, and what each answer to 20-, 29-, and 43-Across needs to be to match its clue?
(12)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 24, 2023
50%
KEYLESSENTRY
Modern way into a building, and what each answer to 20-, 29-, and 43-Across needs to be to match its clue?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 24, 2023
50%
NETS
Basketball and volleyball needs
(4)
Universal Crossword
Feb 11, 2023
50%
NETS
Basketball and volleyball needs
Universal Crossword · Feb 11, 2023
50%
NAILFILES
Mani-pedi needs
(9)
Eugene Sheffer Crossword
Jan 31, 2023
50%
NAILFILES
Mani-pedi needs
Eugene Sheffer Crossword · Jan 31, 2023
50%
CUES
Billiards needs
(4)
Universal Crossword
Dec 28, 2022
50%
CUES
Billiards needs
Universal Crossword · Dec 28, 2022
50%
VISIONPLANS
When one of Marvel's Avengers needs to create a lineup card, __
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 24, 2022
50%
VISIONPLANS
When one of Marvel's Avengers needs to create a lineup card, __
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 24, 2022
50%
STORMSIGNALS
When one of the X-Men needs to communicate with the pitcher, __
(12)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 24, 2022
50%
STORMSIGNALS
When one of the X-Men needs to communicate with the pitcher, __
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 24, 2022
50%
GOLFBALLS
Course needs
(9)
Thomas Joseph Crossword
Nov 9, 2022
50%
GOLFBALLS
Course needs
Thomas Joseph Crossword · Nov 9, 2022
50%
MIKES
Karaoke needs
(5)
Thomas Joseph Crossword
Nov 5, 2022
50%
MIKES
Karaoke needs
Thomas Joseph Crossword · Nov 5, 2022
50%
ORE
It needs refinement
(3)
Universal Crossword
Sep 14, 2022
50%
ORE
It needs refinement
Universal Crossword · Sep 14, 2022
50%
AIRGUITAR
Instrument that never needs tuning?
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 4, 2022
50%
AIRGUITAR
Instrument that never needs tuning?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 4, 2022
50%
OILS
Frying needs
(4)
Universal Crossword
Jul 16, 2022
50%
OILS
Frying needs
Universal Crossword · Jul 16, 2022
50%
ANAP
"I think somebody needs __!"
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 8, 2022
50%
ANAP
"I think somebody needs __!"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 8, 2022
50%
TOOLS
Shop needs
(5)
Thomas Joseph Crossword
Jun 30, 2022
50%
TOOLS
Shop needs
Thomas Joseph Crossword · Jun 30, 2022
50%
WANDS
Wizards’ needs
(5)
Thomas Joseph Crossword
Jun 14, 2022
50%
WANDS
Wizards’ needs
Thomas Joseph Crossword · Jun 14, 2022
50%
BASKETBALLS
Court needs
(11)
Thomas Joseph Crossword
Jun 14, 2022
50%
BASKETBALLS
Court needs
Thomas Joseph Crossword · Jun 14, 2022
50%
FIXERUPPER
House that needs work
(10)
Universal Crossword
May 24, 2022
50%
FIXERUPPER
House that needs work
Universal Crossword · May 24, 2022
50%
MASKS
Snorkeling needs
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 27, 2022
50%
MASKS
Snorkeling needs
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 27, 2022
50%
MINERALS
Nutritional needs
(8)
Eugene Sheffer Crossword
Mar 8, 2022
50%
MINERALS
Nutritional needs
Eugene Sheffer Crossword · Mar 8, 2022
50%
SCREW
It needs a driver
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 13, 2022
50%
SCREW
It needs a driver
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 13, 2022
50%
REEDS
Oboists’ needs
(5)
Thomas Joseph Crossword
Feb 10, 2022
50%
REEDS
Oboists’ needs
Thomas Joseph Crossword · Feb 10, 2022
50%
TRAFFICLIGHTS
Gaffers' needs for a 2000 Benicio Del Toro film?
(13)
Universal Crossword
Feb 2, 2022
50%
TRAFFICLIGHTS
Gaffers' needs for a 2000 Benicio Del Toro film?
Universal Crossword · Feb 2, 2022
50%
CREASERESISTANT
With no pressing needs?
(15)
Universal Crossword
Feb 1, 2022
50%
CREASERESISTANT
With no pressing needs?
Universal Crossword · Feb 1, 2022
50%
THIRST
Craving that needs quenching
(6)
Universal Crossword
Dec 2, 2021
50%
THIRST
Craving that needs quenching
Universal Crossword · Dec 2, 2021
50%
HOSES
Fire-fighting needs
(5)
Thomas Joseph Crossword
Nov 2, 2021
50%
HOSES
Fire-fighting needs
Thomas Joseph Crossword · Nov 2, 2021
50%
FITTHEBILL
Meet one's needs
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 9, 2021
50%
FITTHEBILL
Meet one's needs
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 9, 2021
50%
AAS
Remote needs
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 13, 2021
50%
AAS
Remote needs
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 13, 2021
50%
PERMITS
Contractors' needs
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 22, 2021
50%
PERMITS
Contractors' needs
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 22, 2021
50%
FOREST
One never needs a new floor
(6)
Universal Crossword
Apr 25, 2021
50%
FOREST
One never needs a new floor
Universal Crossword · Apr 25, 2021
50%
ILLLASS
Scottish girl who needs to see the doctor?
(7)
Universal Crossword
Apr 17, 2021
50%
ILLLASS
Scottish girl who needs to see the doctor?
Universal Crossword · Apr 17, 2021
50%
LICENSES
Driving needs
(8)
Eugene Sheffer Crossword
Apr 8, 2021
50%
LICENSES
Driving needs
Eugene Sheffer Crossword · Apr 8, 2021
50%
AMESS
"What ___!" ("This place needs cleaning!")
(5)
Universal Crossword
Apr 2, 2021
50%
AMESS
"What ___!" ("This place needs cleaning!")
Universal Crossword · Apr 2, 2021
50%
KILNS
Potters' needs
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 3, 2021
50%
KILNS
Potters' needs
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 3, 2021
50%
OWIE
Something Mommy needs to kiss?
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 10, 2021
50%
OWIE
Something Mommy needs to kiss?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 10, 2021
50%
PUCKS
Hockey needs
(5)
Thomas Joseph Crossword
Dec 23, 2020
50%
PUCKS
Hockey needs
Thomas Joseph Crossword · Dec 23, 2020
50%
BUCKETS
Bailing needs
(7)
Thomas Joseph Crossword
Oct 28, 2020
50%
BUCKETS
Bailing needs
Thomas Joseph Crossword · Oct 28, 2020
50%
DICE
Yahtzee needs
(4)
Universal Crossword
Sep 30, 2020
50%
DICE
Yahtzee needs
Universal Crossword · Sep 30, 2020
50%
DECKS
Blackjack table needs
(5)
Universal Crossword
Aug 27, 2020
50%
DECKS
Blackjack table needs
Universal Crossword · Aug 27, 2020
50%
ROCKETTRUST
What every astronaut needs?
(11)
Universal Crossword
May 22, 2020
50%
ROCKETTRUST
What every astronaut needs?
Universal Crossword · May 22, 2020
50%
SKATES
Roller derby needs
(6)
Universal Crossword
May 14, 2020
50%
SKATES
Roller derby needs
Universal Crossword · May 14, 2020
50%
ERASERS
Classroom needs
(7)
Thomas Joseph Crossword
Mar 14, 2020
50%
ERASERS
Classroom needs
Thomas Joseph Crossword · Mar 14, 2020
50%
ASHY
Like skin that needs lotion
(4)
Universal Crossword
Mar 6, 2020
50%
ASHY
Like skin that needs lotion
Universal Crossword · Mar 6, 2020
50%
RIP
It needs mending
(3)
Universal Crossword
Mar 4, 2020
50%
RIP
It needs mending
Universal Crossword · Mar 4, 2020
50%
TIE
It usually needs breaking
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 28, 2020
50%
TIE
It usually needs breaking
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 28, 2020
50%
TAILORTO
Suit the specific needs of
(8)
Universal Crossword
Dec 9, 2019
50%
TAILORTO
Suit the specific needs of
Universal Crossword · Dec 9, 2019
50%
TILDES
Ni–os' needs?
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 6, 2019
50%
TILDES
Ni–os' needs?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 6, 2019
50%
SLIPNSLIDE
Wham-O summer lawn toy that needs water
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 24, 2019
50%
SLIPNSLIDE
Wham-O summer lawn toy that needs water
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 24, 2019
50%
LURES
Angling needs
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 19, 2019
50%
LURES
Angling needs
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 19, 2019
50%
WICKS
Burning needs?
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 24, 2019
50%
WICKS
Burning needs?
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 24, 2019
50%
SWORDS
Fencing needs
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 8, 2019
50%
SWORDS
Fencing needs
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 8, 2019
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many possible solutions does "Needs to" have?
We found 1 exact solution and 108 total potential answers including similar clues. The most likely answer is MUST (4 letters).
What is the best answer for "Needs to"?
The best answer for "Needs to" is MUST with 4 letters.
This answer has a 99% confidence rating based on our database of crossword solutions.
Where has "Needs to" been used as a crossword clue?
This clue has appeared 5 times in our database.
It has been featured in LA Times Daily Crossword, Thomas Joseph Crossword.
It was last seen in the LA Times Daily Crossword on April 11, 2025.