Emotionally demanding Crossword Clue
5 letters · New York Times · Wednesday, September 16, 2020 · 42-Across
Appeared in 3 New York Times Crosswords between January 2014 and September 2020.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · September 16, 2020 · 42-Across · 5 letters
NEEDY0 of 5 letters revealed
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What does this clue mean?
demanding or needing attention, affection, or reassurance to an excessive degree
adjective
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