Tending to cling Crossword Clue
Looking for the answer to “Tending to cling” from the New York Times crossword of January 27, 2026? It has 5 letters. Flip the tiles one at a time, try a hint first, or look through the rest of that puzzle.
Crossword answer
NEW YORK TIMES, JANUARY 27, 2026
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NEEDY is the answer to “Tending to cling”. It means in a state of poverty.
Hints
Three clues to the answer, gentle first. Open one at a time.
Hint 1 Meaning
In a state of poverty.
Hint 2 Anagram
Its letters, scrambled: EYEND.
Hint 3 Another clue
It has also been clued as “Like a stage-five clinger”.
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Questions
What is the answer to “Tending to cling”?
NEEDY, 5 letters: in a state of poverty.
When was “Tending to cling” last seen in a crossword?
In the New York Times crossword of January 27, 2026.
How many letters does the answer have?
5 letters, starting with N.