What is the answer to the NYT Crossword clue "Tending to cling" from January 27, 2026?

Crossword clue

“Tending to cling”

This clue appeared as 53-Down in the NYT Crossword on Tuesday, January 27, 2026. The answer has 5 letters.

Answer · 5 lettersFirst appearance

NEEDY

Letters5

Starts withN

Ends withY

Vowels2

Where this clue has appeared

NYT Crossword
Jan 27, 20265 letters→

About this clue

The clue “Tending to cling” ran in the NYT Crossword on January 27, 2026 as 53-Down. Its answer is a 5-letter word that starts with N and ends with Y.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Tending to cling” clue?+

The answer is NEEDY (5 letters), from the NYT Crossword of January 27, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.

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