Have to have

Latest answer — November 03, 2025

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This clue's Monday, November 03, 2025 appearance

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  1. 1On the ___ (using Tinder or Bumble)
  2. 5Color of the second-hardest Connections category
  3. 6Prepare, as a Thanksgiving turkey
  4. 8Have to have
  5. 9Camper's construction

Down

  1. 1Kimmel's channel
  2. 2Audience member who's in on the magic trick
  3. 3Many a baby food
  4. 4Typical number of objects that humans can hold in working memory, hence phone numbers
  5. 7Summer hrs. in N.Y.C.

Crossword clues, hints, and answers

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  1. 1. On the ___ (using Tinder or Bumble) — Answer: APPS
  2. 5. Color of the second-hardest Connections category — Answer: BLUE
  3. 6. Prepare, as a Thanksgiving turkey — Answer: CARVE
  4. 8. Have to have — Answer: NEED
  5. 9. Camper's construction — Answer: TENT

Down

  1. 1. Kimmel's channel — Answer: ABC
  2. 2. Audience member who's in on the magic trick — Answer: PLANT
  3. 3. Many a baby food — Answer: PUREE
  4. 4. Typical number of objects that humans can hold in working memory, hence phone numbers — Answer: SEVEN
  5. 7. Summer hrs. in N.Y.C. — Answer: EDT

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The answer to “Have to have” in the New York Times Mini crossword is NEED — a 4-letter word. It most recently appeared in the New York Times Mini crossword on November 3, 2025 at 8-Across, and it has also run on 2 earlier dates with the same answer. 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.

“Have to have” answer

NEED (4 letters)

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Why the answer is NEED

NEED is the 4-letter solution that fits "Have to have" in the NYT Mini crossword on November 3, 2025 (8-Across). Use the letter tiles above if you'd rather reveal it one letter at a time.

When else has “Have to have” appeared?

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About the NYT Mini Crossword

The New York Times Mini is a free, 5×5 (sometimes larger) bite-size version of the paper's famous crossword, edited by Joel Fagliano. It publishes a fresh grid every day and is built for a fast solve — most players finish in a minute or two — which is exactly why a single tricky clue stands out. Because the Mini leans on everyday, current references, the answers are usually common words once the wordplay clicks.

Frequently asked questions

What is the answer to “Have to have”?

The answer is NEED, a 4-letter word. It most recently appeared in the New York Times Mini crossword on November 3, 2025.

How many letters is the answer to “Have to have”?

4 letters: NEED.

When did this clue appear?

Most recently in the New York Times Mini crossword on November 3, 2025, at 8-Across. Earlier appearances: August 3, 2025 → NEED; March 2, 2025 → NEED.

Can “Have to have” have a different answer?

Yes — New York Times Mini 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 today's NYT Mini answers?

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