Crossword clue
“Needing kneading, perhaps”
This clue appeared as 109-Down in the NYT Crossword on Sunday, June 7, 2026. The answer has 5 letters.
Answer · 5 lettersFirst appearance
TENSELetters5
Starts withT
Ends withE
Vowels2
Where this clue has appeared
About this clue
The clue “Needing kneading, perhaps” ran in the NYT Crossword on June 7, 2026 as 109-Down. Its answer is a 5-letter word that starts with T and ends with E.
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FAQ
What is the answer to the “Needing kneading, perhaps” clue?+
The answer is TENSE (5 letters), from the NYT Crossword of June 7, 2026.
Where has this clue appeared?+
We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.
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