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Longs (for) Crossword Clue
Here is the answer for the crossword clue Longs (for) last seen in LA Times Daily puzzle. We have found 45 possible answers for this clue in our database. Among them, one solution stands out with a 98% match which has a length of 6 letters. We think the likely answer to this clue is YEARNS.
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14 Potential Answers:
| Answer | Length | Source | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| YEARNS Longs (for) | (6) | LA Times Daily | Jul 7, 2024 |
| MISSES Longs for | (6) | Commuter | Apr 6, 2024 |
| CRAVES Longs for | (6) | Thomas Joseph | Jul 14, 2023 |
| YENS Longs (for) | (4) | New York Times | Aug 16, 2021 |
| DESIRES Longs for | (7) | USA Today | Apr 8, 2021 |
| COVETS Longs for | (6) | Thomas Joseph | Feb 19, 2018 |
| ACHES Longs (for) | (5) | Newsday | Jan 24, 2016 |
| PINES Longs (for) | (5) | New York Times | Aug 25, 2015 |
| NEEDS Longs for | (5) | ||
| HANKERS Longs (for) | (7) |
31 Similar Clues:
| Rank | Answer | Length | Source | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28% | AGO Long, long __ | (3) | Commuter | Dec 23, 2025 |
| 27% | EON Long long long long long long long time | (3) | ||
| 26% | SAGA Long, long story | (4) | Commuter | Jan 5, 2026 |
| 26% | PINED Longed (for) | (5) | Newsday | Jan 4, 2026 |
| 26% | YEARN Long | (5) | The Atlantic | Jan 4, 2026 |
| 26% | ACHE Long (for) | (4) | The Telegraph Mini | Dec 21, 2025 |
| 26% | WANT Long for | (4) | USA Today | Dec 20, 2025 |
| 26% | YEARNED Longed (for) | (7) | Universal | Dec 4, 2025 |
| 26% | YENNED Longed for | (6) | LA Times Daily | Nov 21, 2025 |
| 26% | AEONS A long, long time | (5) | New York Times | Nov 7, 2025 |
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In this clue, "Longs for" is a hint that suggests a feeling of desire or yearning. The answer "MISSES" fits as it can mean both "longs for" and also refers to someone or something that is absent or not present. This dual meaning is a common technique in crossword clues to add a layer of wordplay and challenge to the puzzle.