| Answer | Crossword Clue |
|---|---|
| DIRE | In .. straits (needing help) |
| distress | The state of a ship or aircraft when in danger or difficulty and needing help |
| INAJAM | Needing help |
| INABADSPOT | Needing help |
| INASPOT | Needing help |
| INTROUBLE | Needing help |
| INASPOT | Needing serious help |
| INABADSPOT | Needing serious help |
| TROUBLED | Needing psychiatric help |
| SHORTHANDED | Needing more help |
| UNDERPRIVILEGED | Needing much financial help |
| SELFRELIANT | Not needing anyone's help |
