‘Simply have to’ NYT Mini Crossword clue Aug. 11 answer and hints

Some crossword answers just stare at you, saying, “just think harder,” and today’s Aug. 11 NYT Mini Crossword’s clue ‘simply have to’ is one of those moments where your brain eventually just realizes it was that easy the whole time.

However, if you can’t get the answer while thinking deeply about the clue, don’t worry. Sometimes, while thinking about the tough words, we often miss the obvious words that we use every day. We have our hints to help you guess the answer easily.