What does the cryptic crossword clue "In dire need, sex is called for (8)" mean?

The definition is "called for". The wordplay uses an anagram. anagram of TAIL (synonym="slang for sex – mostly American, I think, and in any case rather crude") + NEED (synonym="NEED") = ENTAILED The answer is ENTAILED.

In dire need, sex is called for (8)

Guardian Cryptic #29405 | 13 Across | 2024-06-10 flower

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