Meet an unmet need Crossword Clue

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NEED (verb)
1. have need of
2. require as useful, just, or proper
NEED (noun)
1. anything that is necessary but lacking
2. the psychological feature that arouses an organism to action toward a desired goal; the reason for the action; that which gives purpose and direction to behavior
MEET (verb)
1. contend against an opponent in a sport, game, or battle
2. experience as a reaction
MEET (noun)
1. a meeting at which a number of athletic contests are held
MEET (adjective)
1. being precisely fitting and right

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