Obligation Crossword Clue

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Obligation Crossword Answer

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DEBT

(4 letters)

DUE

(3 letters)

BURDEN

(6 letters)

NEED

(4 letters)

DUTY

(4 letters)

MUST

(4 letters)

Helpful Hints

(noun)
1. an onerous or difficult concern

Hint 2: Clue Definition

OBLIGATION (noun)
1. a personal relation in which one is indebted for a service or favor
2. a written promise to repay a debt

Hint 3: Other Answers Used in the Past

DEBT
(4 letters)
DUE
(3 letters)
BURDEN
(6 letters)
NEED
(4 letters)
DUTY
(4 letters)
MUST
(4 letters)

Hint 4: Anagram

Unscramble the letters below to solve for today's answer.
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More Daily Beast Crossword (8/19/2026) Answers

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22. David Archuleta's "A Little ___ Not Over You"

26. March Madness org.

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32. Blister fluid

33. Working hard

34. Put forth as effort

35. Wyle who appeared with 12-Across on a season of "E/R"

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Down

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2. "Off ___?" (question about a night-light switch just before bed)

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9. Admirable bold

13. Place at the table

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20. Take by force, as land

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23. Billy or Frank

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27. Regarding

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31. Biblical verb ending

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