Have to have

Editorially verified for the Sep 4, 2026

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A person reaching out for help from another person.

Clue explained

NEED is the verb meaning “have to have” or require something. For example, someone may need food, help, or more time.

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NYT Mini Crossword

This clue's Friday, September 04, 2026 appearance

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Across

  1. 1With 6- and 8-Across, face seen in outer space
  2. 4Opposite of tight
  3. 6See 1-Across
  4. 7Directly called out in a post, using an "@"
  5. 8See 1-Across

Down

  1. 1"Eureka" for California, or "Excelsior" for New York
  2. 2Pale with fright
  3. 3Have to have
  4. 4Actor Neeson of "Taken"
  5. 5"Hold ___ your hat!"

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 September 4, 2026 at 3-Down, and it has also run on 3 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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What does NEED mean?

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

(verb)

  • require (something) because it is essential or very important rather than just desirable
  • expressing necessity or obligation
  • be necessary

When else has “Have to have” appeared?

New York Times Mini 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.

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 September 4, 2026.

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 September 4, 2026, at 3-Down. Earlier appearances: November 3, 2025 → NEED; 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?

Every clue and answer from that day's puzzle is linked above, and the full grid is on the NYT Mini answers page.

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