The crossword puzzle clue "Requires" has 30 known solutions in our database. Featured most recently in the LA Times Daily Crossword puzzle on December 9, 2025, the highest-ranked answer is NEEDS (5 letters) with 99% confidence. We compile solutions from major crossword publications to ensure accuracy.
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30 Other Potential Answers
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Answer
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Date
99%
NEEDS
Requires
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 9, 2025
99%
NEEDS
Requires
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 9, 2025
99%
ENTAILS
Requires
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 20, 2023
99%
ENTAILS
Requires
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 20, 2023
50%
TRANSITIVEVERB
Part of speech that requires a direct object
(14)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 31, 2026
50%
TRANSITIVEVERB
Part of speech that requires a direct object
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 31, 2026
50%
ROCKGARDEN
Landscaping that requires little water
(10)
Universal Crossword
Apr 5, 2026
50%
ROCKGARDEN
Landscaping that requires little water
Universal Crossword · Apr 5, 2026
50%
BOPIT
Hasbro toy that requires quick reflexes
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 24, 2026
50%
BOPIT
Hasbro toy that requires quick reflexes
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 24, 2026
50%
ROLEO
Lumberjack contest that requires a lot of balance
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 15, 2026
50%
ROLEO
Lumberjack contest that requires a lot of balance
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 15, 2026
50%
ALDI
Grocery chain that requires a deposit for a shopping cart
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 4, 2026
50%
ALDI
Grocery chain that requires a deposit for a shopping cart
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 4, 2026
50%
NOBRAINER
Choice that requires little thought
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 30, 2025
50%
NOBRAINER
Choice that requires little thought
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 30, 2025
50%
SMASHBURGER
Order that requires a superhot griddle
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 22, 2025
50%
SMASHBURGER
Order that requires a superhot griddle
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 22, 2025
50%
WAR
Card game that requires no skill
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 20, 2025
50%
WAR
Card game that requires no skill
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 20, 2025
50%
TREE
Yoga pose that requires good balance
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 23, 2025
50%
TREE
Yoga pose that requires good balance
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 23, 2025
50%
PHD
Deg. that requires a defense
(3)
Universal Crossword
Jun 30, 2025
50%
PHD
Deg. that requires a defense
Universal Crossword · Jun 30, 2025
50%
RISOTTO
Starchy dish that requires attentive stirring
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 11, 2025
50%
RISOTTO
Starchy dish that requires attentive stirring
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 11, 2025
50%
LAYERCAKE
Dish that requires one's level best?
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 9, 2024
50%
LAYERCAKE
Dish that requires one's level best?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 9, 2024
50%
EAGLESCOUT
Rank that requires 21 merit badges
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 22, 2024
50%
EAGLESCOUT
Rank that requires 21 merit badges
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 22, 2024
50%
TWISTERMAT
Game element that requires a hands-on approach
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 21, 2024
50%
TWISTERMAT
Game element that requires a hands-on approach
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 21, 2024
50%
ITSHARD
“This requires a lot of effort”
(7)
Premier Sunday Crossword
May 26, 2024
50%
ITSHARD
“This requires a lot of effort”
Premier Sunday Crossword · May 26, 2024
50%
BIKE
Commute option that requires a helmet
(4)
Universal Crossword
May 23, 2024
50%
BIKE
Commute option that requires a helmet
Universal Crossword · May 23, 2024
50%
THREEDDAY
*24-hour TV marathon that requires glasses?
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 10, 2024
50%
THREEDDAY
*24-hour TV marathon that requires glasses?
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 10, 2024
50%
TREEPOSE
Yoga asana that requires balance
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 5, 2024
50%
TREEPOSE
Yoga asana that requires balance
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 5, 2024
50%
GUARD
Position that requires passing judgment?
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 6, 2024
50%
GUARD
Position that requires passing judgment?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 6, 2024
50%
DDDFILM
What requires special glasses to see, literally?
(7)
Universal Crossword
Jun 13, 2023
50%
DDDFILM
What requires special glasses to see, literally?
Universal Crossword · Jun 13, 2023
50%
FLOORMANAGER
NBA referee: Position requires individual to be an effective ___
(12)
Universal Crossword
Dec 6, 2022
50%
FLOORMANAGER
NBA referee: Position requires individual to be an effective ___
Universal Crossword · Dec 6, 2022
50%
LATHE
Device that requires spin control
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 21, 2022
50%
LATHE
Device that requires spin control
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 21, 2022
50%
MALLSANTA
Position that requires a red suit
(9)
Universal Crossword
Jun 5, 2021
50%
MALLSANTA
Position that requires a red suit
Universal Crossword · Jun 5, 2021
50%
KARATE
Activity that requires chops?
(6)
Universal Crossword
Jun 2, 2021
50%
KARATE
Activity that requires chops?
Universal Crossword · Jun 2, 2021
50%
SIEGE
Attack that requires patience
(5)
Universal Crossword
Mar 27, 2021
50%
SIEGE
Attack that requires patience
Universal Crossword · Mar 27, 2021
50%
AEROBE
Bacterium that requires oxygen
(6)
Premier Sunday Crossword
Mar 7, 2021
50%
AEROBE
Bacterium that requires oxygen
Premier Sunday Crossword · Mar 7, 2021
50%
MEDICINE
It requires some orderly help
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 12, 2020
50%
MEDICINE
It requires some orderly help
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 12, 2020
50%
STYLIST
Job that requires cutting class?
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 26, 2019
50%
STYLIST
Job that requires cutting class?
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 26, 2019
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many possible solutions does "Requires" have?
We found 2 exact solutions and 30 total potential answers including similar clues. The most likely answer is NEEDS (5 letters).
What is the best answer for "Requires"?
The best answer for "Requires" is NEEDS with 5 letters.
This answer has a 99% confidence rating based on our database of crossword solutions.
Other exact solutions include ENTAILS (7 letters).
Where has "Requires" been used as a crossword clue?
This clue has appeared 13 times in our database.
It has been featured in LA Times Daily Crossword, Premier Sunday Crossword, Universal Crossword, Thomas Joseph Crossword.
It was last seen in the LA Times Daily Crossword on December 9, 2025.