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Longs (for) Crossword Clue
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:
| Answer | Length | Source | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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:
| Rank | Answer | Length | Source | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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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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.