Crossword clue

“Meet an unmet need”

This clue appeared as 45-Across in the NYT Crossword on Saturday, October 17, 2026. The answer has 10 letters.

Answer · 10 lettersFirst appearance
FILLTHEGAP
Letters10
Starts withF
Ends withP
Vowels3

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The clue “Meet an unmet need” ran in the NYT Crossword on October 17, 2026 as 45-Across. Its answer is a 10-letter word that starts with F and ends with P, with 3 vowels, which often points to a phrase, a name or a borrowed word.

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What is the answer to the “Meet an unmet need” clue?+

The answer is FILLTHEGAP (10 letters), from the NYT Crossword of October 17, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.

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