The answer to the crossword clue "Should the need ___" is most likely ARISE, a 5-letter word. This clue last appeared in the Universal Crossword crossword on June 10, 2023, and we found 165 possible solutions in total. Our confidence in ARISE sits at 99%, calculated from its frequency across multiple crossword publications.
Answer For Should the need ___:
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165 Other Potential Answers
Rank
Answer
Length
Source
Date
99%
ARISE
Should the need ___
(5)
Universal Crossword
Jun 10, 2023
99%
ARISE
Should the need ___
Universal Crossword · Jun 10, 2023
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%
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%
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%
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%
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%
ONETIMECODE
Number that should never be shared
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 6, 2026
8%
ONETIMECODE
Number that should never be shared
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 6, 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%
TSK
"You should know better!"
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 26, 2026
8%
TSK
"You should know better!"
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 26, 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%
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%
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%
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%
UNBIRTHDAY
What should be celebrated almost always, per Lewis Carroll
(10)
Universal Crossword
Mar 31, 2026
8%
UNBIRTHDAY
What should be celebrated almost always, per Lewis Carroll
Universal Crossword · Mar 31, 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%
ANTE
What you should kick in before a deal?
(4)
Universal Crossword
Mar 11, 2026
8%
ANTE
What you should kick in before a deal?
Universal Crossword · Mar 11, 2026
8%
LETS
"We should!"
(4)
Universal Crossword
Mar 8, 2026
8%
LETS
"We should!"
Universal Crossword · Mar 8, 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%
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%
NOTETOSELF
"I should remember this ..."
(10)
Universal Crossword
Jan 11, 2026
8%
NOTETOSELF
"I should remember this ..."
Universal Crossword · Jan 11, 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%
GETSOMEREST
"You should take a break"
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 6, 2025
8%
GETSOMEREST
"You should take a break"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 6, 2025
8%
ITSLATE
"I should get going"
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 30, 2025
8%
ITSLATE
"I should get going"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 30, 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%
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%
ALLFIXED
"That should work now!"
(8)
Universal Crossword
Nov 23, 2025
8%
ALLFIXED
"That should work now!"
Universal Crossword · Nov 23, 2025
8%
EASYA
Course that should boost a GPA
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 17, 2025
8%
EASYA
Course that should boost a GPA
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 17, 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%
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%
ANO
"So I should take that as __?"
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 19, 2025
8%
ANO
"So I should take that as __?"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 19, 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%
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%
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%
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%
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%
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%
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%
IMHOT
"We should turn on the AC!"
(5)
Universal Crossword
Jun 17, 2025
8%
IMHOT
"We should turn on the AC!"
Universal Crossword · Jun 17, 2025
8%
MEANQUEEN
"Why should I care if the peasants are starving?," snarled the __
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 16, 2025
8%
MEANQUEEN
"Why should I care if the peasants are starving?," snarled the __
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 16, 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%
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%
LETSBEGIN
"We should start!"
(9)
Universal Crossword
May 23, 2025
8%
LETSBEGIN
"We should start!"
Universal Crossword · May 23, 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%
NEED
"... should the __ arise"
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 14, 2025
8%
NEED
"... should the __ arise"
LA Times Daily 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
8%
REED
Oboist's need
(4)
Universal Crossword
Apr 28, 2025
8%
REED
Oboist's need
Universal Crossword · Apr 28, 2025
8%
ONESTEPATATIME
"No need to rush"
(14)
Universal Crossword
Apr 27, 2025
8%
ONESTEPATATIME
"No need to rush"
Universal Crossword · Apr 27, 2025
8%
STAPLE
Basic need
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 27, 2025
8%
STAPLE
Basic need
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 27, 2025
8%
DEAD
Like a phone in need of a charge
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 13, 2025
8%
DEAD
Like a phone in need of a charge
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 13, 2025
8%
PROTEIN
Nutritional need
(7)
Thomas Joseph Crossword
Apr 11, 2025
8%
PROTEIN
Nutritional need
Thomas Joseph Crossword · Apr 11, 2025
8%
NAME
Newborn’s need
(4)
Thomas Joseph Crossword
Apr 9, 2025
8%
NAME
Newborn’s need
Thomas Joseph Crossword · Apr 9, 2025
8%
GUN
Shooting range need
(3)
Thomas Joseph Crossword
Apr 8, 2025
8%
GUN
Shooting range need
Thomas Joseph Crossword · Apr 8, 2025
8%
BAT
Baseball need
(3)
Thomas Joseph Crossword
Apr 2, 2025
8%
BAT
Baseball need
Thomas Joseph Crossword · Apr 2, 2025
8%
SOWHAT
"Why should I care?"
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 30, 2025
8%
SOWHAT
"Why should I care?"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 30, 2025
8%
MAT
Yoga need
(3)
Thomas Joseph Crossword
Mar 27, 2025
8%
MAT
Yoga need
Thomas Joseph Crossword · Mar 27, 2025
8%
WEEDIEST
Most in need of a trim
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 23, 2025
8%
WEEDIEST
Most in need of a trim
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 23, 2025
8%
STRAY
Cat in need of a home, maybe
(5)
Universal Crossword
Mar 18, 2025
8%
STRAY
Cat in need of a home, maybe
Universal Crossword · Mar 18, 2025
8%
ONCUE
How an actor should enter
(5)
Universal Crossword
Mar 14, 2025
8%
ONCUE
How an actor should enter
Universal Crossword · Mar 14, 2025
8%
PEN
Signing need
(3)
Thomas Joseph Crossword
Mar 12, 2025
8%
PEN
Signing need
Thomas Joseph Crossword · Mar 12, 2025
8%
AIM
Archer’s need
(3)
Premier Sunday Crossword
Mar 9, 2025
8%
AIM
Archer’s need
Premier Sunday Crossword · Mar 9, 2025
8%
LETITGO
"I need you to stop bringing this up"
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 8, 2025
8%
LETITGO
"I need you to stop bringing this up"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 8, 2025
8%
ETA
"When should I expect u?"
(3)
Universal Crossword
Mar 8, 2025
8%
ETA
"When should I expect u?"
Universal Crossword · Mar 8, 2025
8%
PASSINGCOMMENT
"You should have seen that game-winning throw"
(14)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 2, 2025
8%
PASSINGCOMMENT
"You should have seen that game-winning throw"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 2, 2025
8%
POT
Cook’s need
(3)
Thomas Joseph Crossword
Feb 27, 2025
8%
POT
Cook’s need
Thomas Joseph Crossword · Feb 27, 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%
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%
PRY
Go where one shouldn't
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 28, 2026
1%
PRY
Go where one shouldn't
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 28, 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%
SHUN
Give the cold shoulder
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 7, 2026
1%
SHUN
Give the cold shoulder
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 7, 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%
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%
HOBNOB
Rub shoulders (with)
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 15, 2026
1%
HOBNOB
Rub shoulders (with)
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 15, 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%
WHATAMESS
"This place needs cleaning!"
(9)
Universal Crossword
Apr 7, 2026
1%
WHATAMESS
"This place needs cleaning!"
Universal Crossword · Apr 7, 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%
TUBETOPS
Garments that may lead to cold shoulders
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 21, 2026
1%
TUBETOPS
Garments that may lead to cold shoulders
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 21, 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%
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%
SHAMEONME
"I should've known better"
(9)
Universal Crossword
Jan 4, 2026
1%
SHAMEONME
"I should've known better"
Universal Crossword · Jan 4, 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%
SNUBS
Gives the cold shoulder to
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 21, 2025
1%
SNUBS
Gives the cold shoulder to
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 21, 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%
OVA
In vitro fertilization needs
(3)
Universal Crossword
Nov 28, 2025
1%
OVA
In vitro fertilization needs
Universal Crossword · Nov 28, 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%
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%
ELIDES
Says "coulda, woulda, shoulda," say
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 22, 2025
1%
ELIDES
Says "coulda, woulda, shoulda," say
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 22, 2025
1%
HOW
"That shouldn't have been possible!"
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 19, 2025
1%
HOW
"That shouldn't have been possible!"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 19, 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%
AWHOWSWEET
"For me? You shouldn't have!"
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 1, 2025
1%
AWHOWSWEET
"For me? You shouldn't have!"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 1, 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%
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%
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%
ONETOOMANY
The drink you shouldn't have had (... letters 3-4 and 7-9)
(10)
Universal Crossword
Aug 5, 2025
1%
ONETOOMANY
The drink you shouldn't have had (... letters 3-4 and 7-9)
Universal Crossword · Aug 5, 2025
1%
ROTATOR
___ cuff (group of shoulder muscles)
(7)
Universal Crossword
Jul 17, 2025
1%
ROTATOR
___ cuff (group of shoulder muscles)
Universal Crossword · Jul 17, 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%
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
1%
PENS
Signing needs
(4)
Thomas Joseph Crossword
Apr 16, 2025
1%
PENS
Signing needs
Thomas Joseph Crossword · Apr 16, 2025
1%
INTROVERT
Person who needs alone time
(9)
Universal Crossword
Mar 29, 2025
1%
INTROVERT
Person who needs alone time
Universal Crossword · Mar 29, 2025
1%
OARS
Rowing needs
(4)
Thomas Joseph Crossword
Mar 26, 2025
1%
OARS
Rowing needs
Thomas Joseph Crossword · Mar 26, 2025
1%
RUBYGOLDBERG
Creator of needlessly complex machines, to a jeweler?
(12)
Premier Sunday Crossword
Mar 23, 2025
1%
RUBYGOLDBERG
Creator of needlessly complex machines, to a jeweler?
Premier Sunday Crossword · Mar 23, 2025
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