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Wants, requires (5)

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I believe the answer is:

needs

This clue is a double definition.

'wants' is the first definition.
('need' can be a synonym of 'want')

'requires' is the second definition.
('need' can be a synonym of 'require')

(Other definitions for needs that I've seen before include "Can't do without" , "Things that are wanted" , "shopping-list, say" , "Necessitates" , "Requires or lacks" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times.
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