Longs (for) Crossword Clue

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Here is the answer for the crossword clue Longs for last seen in USA Today 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 7 letters. We think the likely answer to this clue is DESIRES.

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14 Potential Answers:

AnswerLengthSourceDate
DESIRES Longs for (7) USA Today Mar 20, 2026
COVETS Longs for (6) The Telegraph Cross Atlantic Jan 25, 2026
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
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:

RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
27% AGO Long, long __ (3) Commuter Mar 10, 2026
26% EON Long long long long long long long time (3)
25% YEARN Long (for) (5) LA Times Daily Mar 30, 2026
25% HANKER Long (for) (6) New York Times Mar 29, 2026
25% YEN Longing (3) Eugene Sheffer Mar 27, 2026
25% WISTFUL Longing (7) The Telegraph Cross Atlantic Mar 23, 2026
25% ACHE Longing (4) Newsday Mar 12, 2026
25% ITCH Longing (4) Thomas Joseph Feb 26, 2026
25% AGES Long, long time (4) Newsday Feb 6, 2026
25% SAGA Long, long story (4) Commuter Jan 5, 2026

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Longs (for) Crossword Clue
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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.