The term BIATHLON NEED is composed of seven crossword solutions: RIFLE (5 letters), SKIS (4 letters), AIM (3 letters), AMMO (4 letters), SKI (3 letters), SKIED (5 letters), and RIFLES (6 letters). The term is related to the winter sport of biathlon, which combines cross-country skiing and RIFLE shooting. The solutions RIFLE, SKIS, AIM, AMMO, SKI, SKIED, and RIFLES are all essential components of the sport, as they refer to the equipment and skills needed to compete in biathlon. The solution ALBERTVILLE (11 letters) refers to the 1992 Winter Olympics in Albertville, France, where biathlon was an official event for the first time.