Chef’s need crossword clue

Answer
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Hidden by default so you do not spoil it by accident. Hint: it starts with O and has 4 letters.

OVEN

OVEN — the 4-letter solution to “Chef’s need”, entered at 18 Across in the Thomas Joseph crossword for March 03, 2023.

About this clue

“Chef’s need” appeared as 18 Across in the Thomas Joseph crossword on March 03, 2023, and the answer is 4 letters long. We have tracked this clue 4 times in Thomas Joseph puzzles, most recently on August 14, 2025.

Letters
4
Position
18 Across
Times seen
4

Other possible answers

Seen for the same clue in other Thomas Joseph puzzles.

  • STOVE5 letters

Every time this clue has run

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Frequently asked questions

What is the answer to “Chef’s need”?

In the Thomas Joseph crossword for Friday, March 3, 2023, the answer to “Chef’s need” is OVEN — 4 letters, entered at 18 Across.

Could the answer be different in my puzzle?

Yes. This clue has taken more than one answer in the Thomas Joseph crossword: OVEN, STOVE. Match the letter count against the squares in your grid to pick the right one.

How many letters is the answer?

The answer has 4 letters and starts with O.

Is this the official Thomas Joseph site?

No. This is an independent solver’s reference. The Thomas Joseph crossword is published by King Features Syndicate.