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Longs (for) Crossword Clue
Here is the answer for the crossword clue Longs (for) last seen in New York Times 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 5 letters. We think the likely answer to this clue is LUSTS.
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Crossword Answer For Longs (for):
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15 Potential Answers:
| Answer | Length | Source | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| LUSTS Longs (for) | (5) | New York Times | Jun 10, 2026 |
| CRAVES Longs for | (6) | LA Times Daily | Apr 26, 2026 |
| 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 |
| 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) |
30 Similar Clues:
| Rank | Answer | Length | Source | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27% | AGO "Long, long ___ ..." | (3) | New York Times | Jun 1, 2026 |
| 26% | EON Long long long long long long long time | (3) | ||
| 25% | YEARN Long | (5) | The Telegraph Quick | Jun 14, 2026 |
| 25% | YEN Longing | (3) | The Times Sunday Concise | Jun 7, 2026 |
| 25% | DESIRE Longing | (6) | New York Times | Jun 2, 2026 |
| 25% | ACHE Longing | (4) | Newsday | May 14, 2026 |
| 25% | WANT Long for | (4) | Universal | May 11, 2026 |
| 25% | YEARNED Longed (for) | (7) | Commuter | May 4, 2026 |
| 25% | AGES Long, long time | (4) | LA Times Daily | Apr 8, 2026 |
| 24% | HANKER Long (for) | (6) | New York Times | Mar 29, 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.