Crew need

Latest answer — September 09, 2026

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Clue explained

An oar is a paddle used by a boat crew to propel or steer a boat. The singular “need” calls for one crew implement.

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Definition
Rowers using oars in a boat.

Thomas Joseph Crossword

This clue's Wednesday, September 09, 2026 appearance

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The answer to Crew need in the Thomas Joseph crossword is OAR — a 3-letter word. It most recently appeared in the Thomas Joseph crossword on September 9, 2026, a Wednesday puzzle, at 8-Down. Below you'll find why that fill fits, every other answer we've recorded for this clue, and links into the puzzle it came from.

Crew need” answer

OAR (3 letters)

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What does OAR mean?

Reading the plain dictionary sense of OAR is often the fastest way to see why it answers this clue.

(noun)

  • a pole with a flat blade, used to row or steer a boat through the water

When else has “Crew need” appeared?

Thomas Joseph reuses clues across dates, sometimes with a different answer depending on the grid. Here's where this exact clue has shown up, and what the answer was each time — handy when you're checking whether today's fill is the only one.

September 9, 2026 (most recent) OAR. We haven't indexed another appearance of this exact clue yet.

Frequently asked questions

What is the answer to “Crew need”?

The answer is OAR, a 3-letter word. It most recently appeared in the Thomas Joseph crossword on September 9, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “Crew need”?

3 letters: OAR.

When did this clue appear?

Most recently in the Thomas Joseph crossword on September 9, 2026 (a Wednesday puzzle), at 8-Down.

Can “Crew need” have a different answer?

Yes — Thomas Joseph sometimes reuses a clue with a different solution to fit the grid. The answers we've recorded for each date it appeared are listed above when available.

Where can I find the rest of this day's Thomas Joseph answers?

The full grid for September 9, 2026 is on the Thomas Joseph answers page, with every clue and answer from that puzzle.

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