Crossword clue
“Basic ___”
This clue appeared as 9-Down in the NYT Crossword on Friday, March 20, 2026. The answer has 4 letters.
Answer · 4 lettersFirst appearance
NEEDLetters4
Starts withN
Ends withD
Vowels2
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About this clue
The clue “Basic ___” ran in the NYT Crossword on March 20, 2026 as 9-Down. Its answer is a 4-letter word that starts with N and ends with D.
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What is the answer to the “Basic ___” clue?+
The answer is NEED (4 letters), from the NYT Crossword of March 20, 2026.
Where has this clue appeared?+
We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.
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