Word: NEEDED
๐ Linguistic Statistics & Letter Breakdown
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Tactical Scrabble placement and word difficulty
Definition of NEEDED
- 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."
- Necessary; being required.
"A much-needed rest."
Source: Definitions compiled dynamically via Free Dictionary API.
๐ Word Pattern Notes
Based on its structure, this word likely follows standard English morphological patterns, though exact historical origins are not available.
๐ฃ๏ธ Example Sentences
- โข "Please ensure you spell "needed" correctly when adding it to your game sheet."
- โข "Understanding the exact meaning of "needed" can significantly improve your writing style."
๐ก Interesting Word Trivia & Facts
A standard valid Scrabble word that can be highly useful for transitioning between different board quadrants.
๐ฏ Scrabble Board Placement & Usage Tips
Try to save this word for placing next to open vowels to trigger parallel intersections and score double points.
Dictionary Validity
| Dictionary Lexicon | Status | Base Value |
|---|---|---|
| TWL (US/Canada Scrabble) | โ Valid | 8 pts |
| SOWPODS (UK/International Scrabble) | โ Valid | 8 pts |
| ENABLE (Words With Friends Lexicon) | โ Valid | 9 pts |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is NEEDED a valid Scrabble word? โผ
How many points is NEEDED worth in Scrabble? โผ
How many syllables are in NEEDED? โผ
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๐ Common Phrases & Idioms
Here are some popular expressions, phrases, and collocations containing NEEDED:
- # the needed effect
- # master of needed
- # playing with needed
- # in terms of needed
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