Crossword clue

“Want very much, with "for"”

This clue appeared as 5-Down in the NYT Crossword on Thursday, February 19, 2026. The answer has 6 letters.

Answer · 6 lettersFirst appearance
THIRST
Letters6
Starts withT
Ends withT
Vowels1

Where this clue has appeared

NYT Crossword
Feb 19, 20266 letters→

About this clue

The clue “Want very much, with "for"” ran in the NYT Crossword on February 19, 2026 as 5-Down. Its answer is a 6-letter word that starts with T and ends with T, with only 1 vowel, so think abbreviations or consonant clusters.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Want very much, with "for"” clue?+

The answer is THIRST (6 letters), from the NYT Crossword of February 19, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.

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