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The Clue

Dependent (5 letter answer)

The Answer

NEEDY

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Notes

The answer NEEDY is seen frequently, appearing about once every 120 puzzles.

Related Clues

Destitute
Disadvantaged
Impoverished
Indigent
Mendicant
Pauperized
Penurious
Pinched
Poor
Strapped
In want
Wanting
Clinging, say
Down and out
Emotionally demanding
Far from loaded
Hard up
High-maintenance
Lacking lucre
Very poor
Attention-seeking, say

Definition

NEEDY as a noun:

1. needy people collectively; "they try to help the needy"

NEEDY as an adjective:

1. (destitute, impoverished, indigent, necessitous, needy, poverty-stricken) = poor enough to need help from others
2. demanding or needing attention, affection, or reassurance to an excessive degree