Be in want of (4)
Archive answer — August 19, 2026
32 Across
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“NEED” is the published 4-letter fill for 32 Across. Use the crossing letters in the grid below to verify how it fits.
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Mirror Quick Crossword
This clue’s Wednesday, August 19, 2026 appearance
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Across
18 clues- 21Claw (5)
- 32Be in want of (4)NEED
Down
18 cluesCrossword clues, hints, and answers
Every clue links to a dedicated answer page. Use the list below to scan the complete fill without opening the interactive board.
Across
- 1. Crooked (4)
Answer: AWRY
- 4. Decree (4)
Answer: RULE
- 6. Women's singing voice (4)
Answer: ALTO
- 8. Dutch cheese (4)
Answer: EDAM
- 11. Curved structure (4)
Answer: ARCH
- 13. African country (7)
Answer: SOMALIA
- 14. Self-image (3)
Answer: EGO
- 16. Mean person (5)
Answer: MISER
- 18. Insipid (5)
Answer: BLAND
- 21. Claw (5)
Answer: TALON
- 22. Beginning (5)
Answer: ONSET
- 24. Select (3)
Answer: OPT
- 25. Continue (7)
Answer: PERSIST
- 28. Metal (4)
Answer: IRON
- 30. Japanese maple (4)
Answer: ACER
- 31. Public school (4)
Answer: ETON
- 32. Be in want of (4)
Answer: NEED
- 33. European capital (4)
Answer: OSLO
Down
- 1. Primates (4)
Answer: APES
- 2. Drift, rove (4)
Answer: ROAM
- 3. Suggest (5)
Answer: CLAIM
- 4. Fabled creature (3)
Answer: ROC
- 5. Resound (4)
Answer: ECHO
- 7. Characteristic (5)
Answer: TRAIT
- 9. Semisolid lump (6)
Answer: DOLLOP
- 10. Principal pipes (5)
Answer: MAINS
- 12. Shoe part (4)
Answer: HEEL
- 15. Game bird (6)
Answer: GROUSE
- 17. Latin American dance (5)
Answer: SALSA
- 19. Against (4)
Answer: ANTI
- 20. Warehouse (5)
Answer: DEPOT
- 23. Choir part (5)
Answer: TENOR
- 24. Unwrap (4)
Answer: OPEN
- 26. Covers a cake (4)
Answer: ICES
- 27. Threesome (4)
Answer: TRIO
- 29. Colour (3)
Answer: RED
The answer to “Be in want of (4)” in the Mirror Quick Crossword is NEED — a 4-letter word. It appears in our available data for August 19, 2026 at 32-Across. Below you can reveal the fill one letter at a time, check the full puzzle, and open every related clue page.
“Be in want of (4)” answer
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Why does NEED fit?
NEED is the published 4-letter answer at 32-Across. The highlighted path in the puzzle shows exactly where the entry sits.
When else has “Be in want of (4)” appeared?
The same clue can return on another date, sometimes with a different fill. These are the matching appearances in the recent published records available through the Answers API.
Frequently asked questions
What is the answer to “Be in want of (4)”?
The answer is NEED.
How many letters are in the answer?
4 letters: NEED.
When did this clue appear?
It appears in the Mirror Quick Crossword for August 19, 2026 at 32-Across.
Can this clue have a different answer?
Yes. Crossword clues may be reused with a different fill depending on the grid. Recent matching appearances are listed above when available.
Where can I find the rest of this day’s answers?
Open the Mirror Quick answers page for August 19, 2026 for the full grid and every clue.