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Inevitably, journalist’s letter found in home (5,4)

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needs must

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'inevitably' is the definition.
(what must happen)

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(Other definitions for needs must that I've seen before include "Perforce" , "Of necessity" , "'. . . . . . . . . when the devil drives'" , "unavoidable" , "It can't be helped" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times.
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