Wanted (7)

'wanted' is the definition.
(similar in meaning)
This is all the clue.
(Other definitions for desired that I've seen before include "Lusted-after" , "Had aspired to" , "Wanted greatly" , "requested" , "Wanted strongly" .)
'wanted' is the definition.
('need' can be a synonym of 'want')
This is all the clue.
(Other definitions for needed that I've seen before include "Required, necessary" , "Required; sounds like worked (dough)" , "Required something essential" , "Was in want of" , "Obligatory" .)