Crossword clue

“Had to have”

This clue appeared as 13-Down in the NYT Crossword on Tuesday, September 29, 2026. The answer has 6 letters.

Answer · 6 lettersFirst appearance
NEEDED
Letters6
Starts withN
Ends withD
Vowels3

Where this clue has appeared

NYT Crossword
Sep 29, 20266 letters→

About this clue

The clue “Had to have” ran in the NYT Crossword on September 29, 2026 as 13-Down. Its answer is a 6-letter word that starts with N and ends with D, with 3 vowels, which often points to a phrase, a name or a borrowed word.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Had to have” clue?+

The answer is NEEDED (6 letters), from the NYT Crossword of September 29, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.

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