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NYT Mini · 8-Across · 6 letters

Needing a friend NYT Mini crossword clue

Editorially reviewed September 6, 2026

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Meaning cue

Think of a six-letter feeling caused by lacking company.

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Answer

LONELY

Why it fits

LONELY describes someone who may need a friend because they feel alone. The clue describes an emotional condition rather than merely being physically solitary.

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What narrows the clue

The need for companionship points to an emotional adjective.

Answer meaning

Lonely means sad or isolated because of a lack of companionship.

Where this clue appeared

8-Across in NYT Mini puzzle for September 5, 2026.

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