Crossword answer
NEEDLESS
8 letters · Used for 3 different clues · 15 appearances · Last seen Evening Standard, June 24, 2026
Letter pattern
NEEDLESS
Clues that lead to NEEDLESS
Most recent firstAbout NEEDLESS in crosswords
NEEDLESS is a 8-letter answer that has appeared 15 times in our database across 3 different clues. It was most recently the answer to “Unnecessary” in the Evening Standard crossword on June 24, 2026.
Other 8-letter answers
HOMEBREWSelf-made booze (4-4)
SEAOTTERMarine mammal
DAREIASK"Could there possibly be a good explanation for this?"
RESIGNEDCalmly submissive
LEAPFROGJump over – children’s game (8)
SIDECARSMotorcycle attachments
JAUNDICEPrejudice (8)
SPEEDSUPExpedites
UNSPOKENTacit
DISGUISETrench coat, wig, and big sunglasses, maybe
SOUNDERSSeattle pro soccer team
HOTCAKESBig sellers
SOMBREROBroad-brimmed Mexican hat (8)
EXAMPLES‘e.g.’s (8)
Every appearance of NEEDLESS (15)
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Jun 24, 2026
Unnecessary · Evening Standard · 6 Down
May 21, 2026
Uncalled-for heckles ending in distress · The Independent · 26 Across
May 11, 2026
Unnecessary · Evening Standard · 35 Across
May 31, 2025
Unnecessary · The Independent · 10 Down
Apr 21, 2025
Unnecessary · Evening Standard · 32 Across
Feb 10, 2025
Unnecessary · Evening Standard · 7 Across
May 19, 2024
Unnecessary · The Independent · 11 Down
Apr 13, 2024
Provocation on steamship is not desired · The Independent · 20 Down
Jan 10, 2024
Unnecessary · Evening Standard · 35 Across
Sep 29, 2023
Unnecessary · Evening Standard · 30 Down
Feb 25, 2021
Unnecessary · Evening Standard · 35 Across
Feb 5, 2021
Unnecessary · Evening Standard · 6 Down
Nov 15, 2019
Unnecessary · Evening Standard · 32 Down
Jan 2, 2019
Unnecessary · Evening Standard · 32 Across
Oct 31, 2018
Unnecessary · Evening Standard · 7 Across