NEEDS
/niːdz/
5 letters · 1 syllable · adverb, noun, verb
Definition of NEEDS
Of necessity; necessarily; indispensably; used with an auxiliary verb (often must), and equivalent to "of need".
"One must needs run when the devil drives."
A requirement for something; something needed.
"I've always tried to have few needs beyond food, clothing and shelter."
Lack of means of subsistence; poverty; indigence; destitution.
To have an absolute requirement for.
"Living things need water to survive."
To want strongly; to feel that one must have something.
"After ten days of hiking, I needed a shower and a shave."
(modal verb) To be obliged or required (to do something).
"You need not go if you don't want to."
Synonyms of NEEDS
Words with similar meaning
Examples of NEEDS in a Sentence
- "One must needs run when the devil drives."
- "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."
Word Details
Is NEEDS a Scrabble Word?
Yes, NEEDS is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: NEEDS uses 5 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.
Letter Values for NEEDS
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | n | e | e | d | s | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 6 |
| WWF | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 7 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in NEEDS
35 words from the letters in NEEDS
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4-letter words
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How to Use NEEDS in Word Games
NEEDS is worth 6 points in Scrabble and 7 points in Words With Friends, making it a modest-scoring word.
Mid-length strategy: At 5 letters, NEEDS is versatile enough for both open board positions and tighter plays. Aim to place high-value letters on premium squares.
Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble NEEDS to find 35 additional valid words.