Answer:

needs

Answer	Crossword Clue
NEEDS	Basic ...
NEEDS	Has to have
NEEDS	Requirements

NEEDS	Must have
NEEDS	Requires
NEEDS	Lacks
NEEDS	Prerequisites
NEEDS	Calls for
NEEDS	They may be met
NEEDS	Food, clothing and shelter
NEEDS	Can't forgo

NEEDS	Gotta have
NEEDS	More than wants
NEEDS	Requisites
NEEDS	Can't do without
NEEDS	Imperatives
NEEDS	Necessities
NEEDS	Desiderata
NEEDS	They may be pressing

NEEDS	Food and shelter
NEEDS	Cries out for
NEEDS	Food and water
NEEDS	They're indispensable
NEEDS	Can be repaired with
NEEDS	Must-haves
NEEDS	Essentials
NEEDS	They can't be ignored

NEEDS	They must be met
NEEDS	They're not optional
NEEDS	Finds necessary
NEEDS	Things lacking
NEEDS	Can't live without
NEEDS	Food, clothing, and shelter
NEEDS	Can't survive without
NEEDS	Food, shelter, and clothing

NEEDS	Wants
NEEDS	It's important to meet them
NEEDS	Demands
NEEDS	Food and shelter, e.g.
NEEDS	Food, water, and shelter

Crossword

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