Word: REQUIRE
๐ Linguistic Statistics & Letter Breakdown
Smart Word Insights & Strategy
Tactical Scrabble placement and word difficulty
Definition of REQUIRE
- To ask (someone) for something; to request.
- To demand, to insist upon (having); to call for authoritatively.
- Naturally to demand (something) as indispensable; to need, to call for as necessary.
Source: Definitions compiled dynamically via Free Dictionary API.
๐ Word Pattern Notes
Often originates from the Latin prefix "re-", expressing intensive action, repetition, or backward motion.
๐ฃ๏ธ Example Sentences
- โข "She described the concept as somewhat "require", surprising the rest of the board members."
- โข "The referee verified that "require" is a valid word under current dictionary rules."
๐ก Interesting Word Trivia & Facts
Contains the letter "Q", one of the rarest and highest scoring tiles in Scrabble, carrying a base value of up to 10 points.
๐ฏ Scrabble Board Placement & Usage Tips
Keep this word in mind when holding the high-scoring tiles. Landing the premium consonant on a Double/Triple Letter score increases efficiency.
Dictionary Validity
| Dictionary Lexicon | Status | Base Value |
|---|---|---|
| TWL (US/Canada Scrabble) | โ Valid | 16 pts |
| SOWPODS (UK/International Scrabble) | โ Valid | 16 pts |
| ENABLE (Words With Friends Lexicon) | โ Valid | 17 pts |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is REQUIRE a valid Scrabble word? โผ
How many points is REQUIRE worth in Scrabble? โผ
How many syllables are in REQUIRE? โผ
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๐ Common Phrases & Idioms
Here are some popular expressions, phrases, and collocations containing REQUIRE:
- # the require effect
- # master of require
- # playing with require
- # in terms of require
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Same Length Words (7 Letters)
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Words Starting with R
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