What is the answer to "Had to have" in the NYT Crossword?

The answer to the NYT Crossword clue "Had to have" is NEEDED (6 letters).

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Had to have NYT Crossword Clue

Down clue · from the September 29, 2026 puzzle

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Answer

NEEDED

6 letters · Down · last seen September 29, 2026