Crossword clue
“Have to have”
This clue appeared as 27-Down in the NYT Crossword on Monday, January 5, 2026. The answer has 4 letters.
Answer · 4 lettersFirst appearance
NEEDLetters4
Starts withN
Ends withD
Vowels2
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About this clue
The clue “Have to have” ran in the NYT Crossword on January 5, 2026 as 27-Down. Its answer is a 4-letter word that starts with N and ends with D.
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What is the answer to the “Have to have” clue?+
The answer is NEED (4 letters), from the NYT Crossword of January 5, 2026.
Where has this clue appeared?+
We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.
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