| Answer | Crossword Clue |
|---|---|
| AHUG | "I need ...!" (desperate admission) |
| POSINGINPLAYBOY | "Look, I know it's a bit desperate, but we need the money and we do have a lot of riddles we could try..." |
| HORSE | Desperate need of Richard III |
| SERE | In desperate need of water |
| SERE | In desperate need of irrigation |
| DOWNANDOUT | In desperate need of help |
| PRESSEDFORMONEY | In desperate need of cash |
| ARID | In desperate need of rain |
| BARE | In desperate need of resupply |
| CASHSTRAPPED | In desperate need of money |
| DRIPPINGWET | In desperate need of a towel |
| BATTERED | Like a pitcher in desperate need of relief? |
