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Word: NEEDED

โœ“ Valid Scrabble Word
N 1 E 1 E 1 D 2 E 1 D 2
Length 6 letters
Syllables 1
Pronunciation /niหˆหeded/
Frequency Common
Scrabble 8 pts
WWF Score 9 pts

๐Ÿ“Š Linguistic Statistics & Letter Breakdown

Vowels 3
Consonants 3
Unique Letters 3
Top Tile D (2 pts)
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Smart Word Insights & Strategy

Tactical Scrabble placement and word difficulty

Linguistic Level Expert
Spelling Pitfalls Remember the double letters "EE". It is easy to miss one during high-speed play.
Board Strategy A standard word. Use it as a solid filler on your rack to rotate letters.

Definition of NEEDED

verb
  1. To have an absolute requirement for.

    "Living things need water to survive."

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

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

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

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

adjective
  1. Necessary; being required.

    "A much-needed rest."

Source: Definitions compiled dynamically via Free Dictionary API.

๐Ÿ“œ Word Pattern Notes

Based on its structure, this word likely follows standard English morphological patterns, though exact historical origins are not available.

๐Ÿ—ฃ๏ธ Example Sentences

  • โ€ข "Please ensure you spell "needed" correctly when adding it to your game sheet."
  • โ€ข "Understanding the exact meaning of "needed" can significantly improve your writing style."

๐Ÿ’ก Interesting Word Trivia & Facts

A standard valid Scrabble word that can be highly useful for transitioning between different board quadrants.

๐ŸŽฏ 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) โœ“ Valid 8 pts
SOWPODS (UK/International Scrabble) โœ“ Valid 8 pts
ENABLE (Words With Friends Lexicon) โœ“ Valid 9 pts

Frequently Asked Questions

Is NEEDED a valid Scrabble word? โ–ผ
NEEDED is a valid Scrabble word in the North American TWL dictionary, and is valid internationally in the SOWPODS dictionary.
How many points is NEEDED worth in Scrabble? โ–ผ
In Scrabble, NEEDED is worth 8 points. In Words with Friends, it is worth 9 points.
How many syllables are in NEEDED? โ–ผ
There is 1 syllable in NEEDED.

๐Ÿ”— 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

Anagrams

Words that contain the exact same letters as NEEDED:

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Hook Words

Valid words formed by adding a letter to the start or end of NEEDED:

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Sub-words

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Word Family

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Same Length Words (6 Letters)

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