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NEED

/niːd/

4 letters · 1 syllable · noun, verb

N 1/2
E 1/1
E 1/1
D 2/2
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Definition of NEED

noun

A requirement for something; something needed.

"I've always tried to have few needs beyond food, clothing and shelter."

noun

Lack of means of subsistence; poverty; indigence; destitution.

verb

To have an absolute requirement for.

"Living things need water to survive."

verb

To want strongly; to feel that one must have something.

"After ten days of hiking, I needed a shower and a shave."

verb

(modal verb) To be obliged or required (to do something).

"You need not go if you don't want to."

Synonyms of NEED

Words with similar meaning

desire want will wish would like be lack without in need of require

Examples of NEED in a Sentence

  • "I've always tried to have few needs beyond food, clothing and shelter."
  • "Living things need water to survive."
  • "After ten days of hiking, I needed a shower and a shave."
  • "You need not go if you don't want to."

Word Details

Letters
4
Syllables
1
Scrabble
5
points
WWF
6
points

Is NEED a Scrabble Word?

Yes, NEED is a valid word in the following dictionaries:

Scrabble US (TWL) — 5 pts Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 5 pts Words With Friends — 6 pts

Tip: Short words like NEED are excellent for parallel plays and tight board positions in Scrabble.

Letter Values for NEED

Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.

Letter need Total
Scrabble 1112 5
WWF 2112 6

Anagrams of NEED

Words made by rearranging the exact same 4 letters

dene 5/6

Words You Can Make With the Letters in NEED

12 words from the letters in NEED

4-letter words

dene 5/6 USUKWWF

3-letter words

dee 4/4 USUKWWF den 4/5 USUKWWF end 4/5 USUKWWF ned 4/5 UK een 3/4 UK ene 3/4 UK nee 3/4 USWWF

2-letter words

de 3/3 USUKWWF ed 3/3 USWWF en 2/3 USUKWWF ne 2/3 USUKWWF

How to Use NEED in Word Games

NEED is worth 5 points in Scrabble and 6 points in Words With Friends, making it a modest-scoring word.

Short word advantage: NEED is only 4 letters, making it ideal for parallel plays where you form multiple words simultaneously by placing tiles adjacent to existing words on the board.

Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble NEED to find 12 additional valid words.

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Frequently Asked Questions About NEED

What does NEED mean?
NEED is a noun. A requirement for something; something needed.
Is NEED a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, NEED is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 5 points in Scrabble.
How many points is NEED worth in Scrabble?
NEED is worth 5 points in Scrabble and 6 points in Words With Friends. It is a 4-letter word with 1 syllable.
How many words can you make from NEED?
You can make 12 words from the letters in NEED. The longest sub-words are 4 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.
What are synonyms of NEED?
Synonyms of NEED include: desire, want, will, wish, would like, be. These words have similar meanings and can be used as alternatives in writing and word games.
What are the anagrams of NEED?
The anagrams of NEED (words using the exact same letters) are: DENE. Each is a valid word in Scrabble.