Wanting (7)
'wanting' is the definition.
(I've seen this in another clue)
This is the entire clue.
(Other definitions for needy that I've seen before include "Penurious" , "Disadvantaged" , "penniless" , "badly craving affection" , "Poor; indigent" .)
'wanting' is the definition.
(wishing is a kind of wanting)
This is all the clue.
(Another definition for wishing that I've seen is " Hoping".)