Cries out for crossword clue
55 Across · WSJ Crossword, July 1, 2026 · 5 letters
Explanation
The answer to “Cries out for” is NEEDS. It appears as 55 Across in the Wall Street Journal crossword of July 1, 2026, a Wednesday puzzle titled “Perfunctory Performance” by Lynn Lempel, and it fills 5 squares running left to right from row 11, column 11 of the 15×15 grid.
The clue is a straightforward definition, so the answer is a direct synonym or a factual match for the words as written. The entry begins with N and ends with S, and contains 2 vowels and 3 consonants. If you are working from the crossings, two or three confirmed letters from the Down entries should be enough to lock it in. Wednesday puzzles sit mid-week on the difficulty curve, so expect the rest of this grid to be pitched at the same level.
Past appearances
Clues in other WSJ puzzles with the answer NEEDS:
- RequiresOct 12, 2026