Double Dutch NEEDS is a term used to describe a type of jump rope game that requires two ropes and two people. The term is derived from the Dutch language, which is why the word 'DOUBLE' is included in the name. The game is usually played by two people who take turns jumping over the two ropes while they are being swung in opposite directions. The term 'NEEDS' is used to indicate that two ropes are necessary for the game to be played. The solution to the crossword clue 'ROPES' is five letters long and is 'TWINE'.