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The Clue
Sine qua nons (5 letter answer)
The Answer
NEEDS
Tags
Notes
The answer NEEDS is seen frequently, appearing about once every 100 puzzles.
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Requirements
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Cries out for
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Has to have
Must-haves
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Philanthropists' concerns
Required things
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Base negotiating amounts
Can't do without
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