Solving the Universal Crossword crossword from January 17, 2021? The clue "Needs to pay" has 113 possible solutions in our database. We believe the best answer is OWES with 4 letters. Our 99% confidence rating comes from cross-referencing this clue against thousands of published crossword puzzle answers.
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Rank
Answer
Length
Source
Date
99%
OWES
Needs to pay
(4)
Universal Crossword
Jan 17, 2021
99%
OWES
Needs to pay
Universal Crossword · Jan 17, 2021
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%
TAINTEDGLASS
Tumbler that needs a deep clean?
(12)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 13, 2026
8%
TAINTEDGLASS
Tumbler that needs a deep clean?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 13, 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%
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%
COALSTOVE
Potbelly that needs constant feeding?
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 2, 2026
8%
COALSTOVE
Potbelly that needs constant feeding?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 2, 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%
OWESTO
Must pay
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 3, 2026
8%
OWESTO
Must pay
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 3, 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%
FEE
Amount to pay
(3)
Universal Crossword
Apr 11, 2026
8%
FEE
Amount to pay
Universal Crossword · Apr 11, 2026
8%
WHATAMESS
"This place needs cleaning!"
(9)
Universal Crossword
Apr 7, 2026
8%
WHATAMESS
"This place needs cleaning!"
Universal Crossword · Apr 7, 2026
8%
WAGE
Recurring pay
(4)
Universal Crossword
Feb 11, 2026
8%
WAGE
Recurring pay
Universal Crossword · Feb 11, 2026
8%
OWE
Have bills to pay
(3)
Universal Crossword
Jan 21, 2026
8%
OWE
Have bills to pay
Universal Crossword · Jan 21, 2026
8%
IDS
TSA checkpoint needs
(3)
Universal Crossword
Dec 18, 2025
8%
IDS
TSA checkpoint needs
Universal Crossword · Dec 18, 2025
8%
TISSUES
Allergy season needs
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 14, 2025
8%
TISSUES
Allergy season needs
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 14, 2025
8%
OVA
In vitro fertilization needs
(3)
Universal Crossword
Nov 28, 2025
8%
OVA
In vitro fertilization needs
Universal Crossword · Nov 28, 2025
8%
EDEN
Garden that needs no improvement
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 26, 2025
8%
EDEN
Garden that needs no improvement
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 26, 2025
8%
MALLETS
Vibraphonist's needs
(7)
Universal Crossword
Nov 25, 2025
8%
MALLETS
Vibraphonist's needs
Universal Crossword · Nov 25, 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%
SOURDOUGH
*Bread that needs a starter
(9)
Universal Crossword
Oct 13, 2025
8%
SOURDOUGH
*Bread that needs a starter
Universal Crossword · Oct 13, 2025
8%
ALOE
Houseplant that seldom needs watering
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 7, 2025
8%
ALOE
Houseplant that seldom needs watering
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 7, 2025
8%
SET
Having everything one needs
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 3, 2025
8%
SET
Having everything one needs
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 3, 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%
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%
CHUTES
Skydivers' needs
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 8, 2025
8%
CHUTES
Skydivers' needs
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 8, 2025
8%
SKIPASS
Ticket for someone who needs a lift?
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 29, 2025
8%
SKIPASS
Ticket for someone who needs a lift?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 29, 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%
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%
STY
Room that needs a serious cleanup
(3)
Universal Crossword
May 19, 2025
8%
STY
Room that needs a serious cleanup
Universal Crossword · May 19, 2025
8%
PENS
Signing needs
(4)
Thomas Joseph Crossword
Apr 16, 2025
8%
PENS
Signing needs
Thomas Joseph Crossword · Apr 16, 2025
8%
INTROVERT
Person who needs alone time
(9)
Universal Crossword
Mar 29, 2025
8%
INTROVERT
Person who needs alone time
Universal Crossword · Mar 29, 2025
8%
OARS
Rowing needs
(4)
Thomas Joseph Crossword
Mar 26, 2025
8%
OARS
Rowing needs
Thomas Joseph Crossword · Mar 26, 2025
8%
NYU
Manhattan sch. whose M.D. students pay no tuition
(3)
Universal Crossword
Mar 23, 2025
8%
NYU
Manhattan sch. whose M.D. students pay no tuition
Universal Crossword · Mar 23, 2025
8%
EYESFRONT
Drill sergeant's command to pay attention
(9)
Universal Crossword
Mar 15, 2025
8%
EYESFRONT
Drill sergeant's command to pay attention
Universal Crossword · Mar 15, 2025
8%
FICA
Abbr. on a pay stub
(4)
Eugene Sheffer Crossword
Mar 14, 2025
8%
FICA
Abbr. on a pay stub
Eugene Sheffer Crossword · Mar 14, 2025
8%
CARLOANS
Auto buyers’ needs, at times
(8)
Eugene Sheffer Crossword
Feb 21, 2025
8%
CARLOANS
Auto buyers’ needs, at times
Eugene Sheffer Crossword · Feb 21, 2025
8%
STICKS
Hockey needs
(6)
Eugene Sheffer Crossword
Feb 20, 2025
8%
STICKS
Hockey needs
Eugene Sheffer Crossword · Feb 20, 2025
8%
MICS
Singers' needs
(4)
Universal Crossword
Jan 26, 2025
8%
MICS
Singers' needs
Universal Crossword · Jan 26, 2025
8%
TEES
Course needs
(4)
Thomas Joseph Crossword
Jan 8, 2025
8%
TEES
Course needs
Thomas Joseph Crossword · Jan 8, 2025
8%
DEFAULTS
Fails to pay
(8)
Universal Crossword
Dec 27, 2024
8%
DEFAULTS
Fails to pay
Universal Crossword · Dec 27, 2024
8%
CRABLEG
Seafood item that needs to be cracked
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 25, 2024
8%
CRABLEG
Seafood item that needs to be cracked
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 25, 2024
8%
SEEDS
Growing needs
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 16, 2024
8%
SEEDS
Growing needs
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 16, 2024
8%
SALARY
Periodic pay
(6)
Eugene Sheffer Crossword
Nov 13, 2024
8%
SALARY
Periodic pay
Eugene Sheffer Crossword · Nov 13, 2024
8%
LANCES
Jousting needs
(6)
Eugene Sheffer Crossword
Oct 30, 2024
8%
LANCES
Jousting needs
Eugene Sheffer Crossword · Oct 30, 2024
8%
CHIA
"Pet" that needs lots of water
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 25, 2024
8%
CHIA
"Pet" that needs lots of water
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 25, 2024
8%
STIFFS
Refuses to pay
(6)
Eugene Sheffer Crossword
Oct 16, 2024
8%
STIFFS
Refuses to pay
Eugene Sheffer Crossword · Oct 16, 2024
8%
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
8%
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
8%
LIMES
Mojito needs
(5)
Eugene Sheffer Crossword
Oct 1, 2024
8%
LIMES
Mojito needs
Eugene Sheffer Crossword · Oct 1, 2024
8%
GINSU
"Never needs sharpening" brand
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 22, 2024
8%
GINSU
"Never needs sharpening" brand
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 22, 2024
8%
RACKETS
Tennis needs
(7)
Universal Crossword
Sep 9, 2024
8%
RACKETS
Tennis needs
Universal Crossword · Sep 9, 2024
8%
OLA
Suffix for pay- or Cray-
(3)
Universal Crossword
Sep 8, 2024
8%
OLA
Suffix for pay- or Cray-
Universal Crossword · Sep 8, 2024
8%
BIBS
Feeding time needs
(4)
Thomas Joseph Crossword
Aug 29, 2024
8%
BIBS
Feeding time needs
Thomas Joseph Crossword · Aug 29, 2024
8%
ICON
Star who needs no introduction
(4)
Universal Crossword
Aug 26, 2024
8%
ICON
Star who needs no introduction
Universal Crossword · Aug 26, 2024
8%
ROOMKEYS
Hotel guests’ needs
(8)
Eugene Sheffer Crossword
Aug 15, 2024
8%
ROOMKEYS
Hotel guests’ needs
Eugene Sheffer Crossword · Aug 15, 2024
8%
SADDLES
Riding needs
(7)
Thomas Joseph Crossword
Aug 9, 2024
8%
SADDLES
Riding needs
Thomas Joseph Crossword · Aug 9, 2024
8%
GOESINON
Helps pay for, as a gift
(8)
Universal Crossword
Aug 8, 2024
8%
GOESINON
Helps pay for, as a gift
Universal Crossword · Aug 8, 2024
8%
BABYSAT
Watched a child for pay
(7)
Premier Sunday Crossword
Jul 7, 2024
8%
BABYSAT
Watched a child for pay
Premier Sunday Crossword · Jul 7, 2024
8%
ELASTIGIRL
Mom who needs to stretch her legs once in a while?
(10)
Universal Crossword
Jun 22, 2024
8%
ELASTIGIRL
Mom who needs to stretch her legs once in a while?
Universal Crossword · Jun 22, 2024
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%
SSN
Taxpayer ID
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 2, 2026
1%
SSN
Taxpayer ID
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 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%
TOLL
FasTrak payment
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 5, 2026
1%
TOLL
FasTrak payment
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 5, 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%
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%
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%
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%
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%
BRIBE
Corrupt payoff
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 30, 2025
1%
BRIBE
Corrupt payoff
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 30, 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%
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%
PRO
Play-for-pay person
(3)
Universal Crossword
Aug 18, 2025
1%
PRO
Play-for-pay person
Universal Crossword · Aug 18, 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%
OWING
Needing to repay
(5)
Universal Crossword
Jun 26, 2025
1%
OWING
Needing to repay
Universal Crossword · Jun 26, 2025
1%
HIRES
Adds to the payroll
(5)
Universal Crossword
Apr 29, 2025
1%
HIRES
Adds to the payroll
Universal Crossword · Apr 29, 2025
1%
BUSTOKENS
*Outmoded forms of payment for some commuters
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 23, 2025
1%
BUSTOKENS
*Outmoded forms of payment for some commuters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 23, 2025
1%
EXACTS
Forces, as payment
(6)
Thomas Joseph Crossword
Apr 3, 2025
1%
EXACTS
Forces, as payment
Thomas Joseph Crossword · Apr 3, 2025
1%
ITSAJOB
“Hey, whatever pays the bills”
(7)
Thomas Joseph Crossword
Mar 22, 2025
1%
ITSAJOB
“Hey, whatever pays the bills”
Thomas Joseph Crossword · Mar 22, 2025
1%
KARMA
Cosmic payback
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 18, 2025
1%
KARMA
Cosmic payback
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 18, 2025
1%
SSNS
Taxpayer IDs
(4)
Eugene Sheffer Crossword
Mar 4, 2025
1%
SSNS
Taxpayer IDs
Eugene Sheffer Crossword · Mar 4, 2025
1%
ITSMYTREAT
"I'm paying for this!"
(10)
Universal Crossword
Feb 8, 2025
1%
ITSMYTREAT
"I'm paying for this!"
Universal Crossword · Feb 8, 2025
1%
HIREE
New payroll member
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 2, 2025
1%
HIREE
New payroll member
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 2, 2025
1%
REBATE
Remedy for overpayment
(6)
Universal Crossword
Feb 1, 2025
1%
REBATE
Remedy for overpayment
Universal Crossword · Feb 1, 2025
1%
DUES
Union payments
(4)
Universal Crossword
Jan 30, 2025
1%
DUES
Union payments
Universal Crossword · Jan 30, 2025
1%
ROYALTY
Author’s payment
(7)
Eugene Sheffer Crossword
Jan 22, 2025
1%
ROYALTY
Author’s payment
Eugene Sheffer Crossword · Jan 22, 2025
1%
STIPEND
Regular payment
(7)
Universal Crossword
Nov 29, 2024
1%
STIPEND
Regular payment
Universal Crossword · Nov 29, 2024
1%
DUN
Press for payment
(3)
Eugene Sheffer Crossword
Nov 22, 2024
1%
DUN
Press for payment
Eugene Sheffer Crossword · Nov 22, 2024
1%
TAXES
April payments
(5)
Universal Crossword
Nov 10, 2024
1%
TAXES
April payments
Universal Crossword · Nov 10, 2024
1%
INTEREST
Loan repayment figure
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 13, 2024
1%
INTEREST
Loan repayment figure
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 13, 2024
1%
HIREON
Add to the payroll
(6)
Universal Crossword
Aug 31, 2024
1%
HIREON
Add to the payroll
Universal Crossword · Aug 31, 2024
1%
PREMIUM
Insurance payment
(7)
Thomas Joseph Crossword
Aug 23, 2024
1%
PREMIUM
Insurance payment
Thomas Joseph Crossword · Aug 23, 2024
1%
DOWN
Word with payment or pillow
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 22, 2024
1%
DOWN
Word with payment or pillow
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 22, 2024
1%
TIMELY
Like a prompt payment
(6)
Universal Crossword
Aug 12, 2024
1%
TIMELY
Like a prompt payment
Universal Crossword · Aug 12, 2024
1%
MEM
One paying dues: Abbr.
(3)
Premier Sunday Crossword
Jun 30, 2024
1%
MEM
One paying dues: Abbr.
Premier Sunday Crossword · Jun 30, 2024
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many possible solutions does "Needs to pay" have?
We found 1 exact solution and 113 total potential answers including similar clues. The most likely answer is OWES (4 letters).
What is the best answer for "Needs to pay"?
The best answer for "Needs to pay" is OWES with 4 letters.
This answer has a 99% confidence rating based on our database of crossword solutions.
Where has "Needs to pay" been used as a crossword clue?
This clue has appeared 1 time in our database.
It has been featured in Universal Crossword.
It was last seen in the Universal Crossword on January 17, 2021.