NEEDS
/niːdz/
5-letter word · 6 Scrabble points · 7 Words With Friends points
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Meaning of NEEDS
adverb
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Of necessity; necessarily; indispensably; used with an auxiliary verb (often must), and equivalent to "of need".
"One must needs run when the devil drives."
noun
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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.
verb
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To have an absolute requirement for.
"Living things need water to survive."
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To want strongly; to feel that one must have something.
"After ten days of hiking, I needed a shower and a shave."
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Anagrams of NEEDS
denes6
dense6
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About the word NEEDS
Is "NEEDS" a valid Scrabble word?
Yes. "NEEDS" is in the ENABLE word list, accepted by Words With Friends and most open Scrabble apps. It scores 6 points in Scrabble and 7 points in Words With Friends.
How many points is "NEEDS" worth?
In Scrabble, "NEEDS" is worth 6 points before bonuses. In Words With Friends, it's worth 7 points. Played on a triple-word-score, the Scrabble value becomes 18.
What does "NEEDS" mean?
Of necessity; necessarily; indispensably; used with an auxiliary verb (often must), and equivalent to "of need".
What are the anagrams of "NEEDS"?
2 anagrams can be formed using the same letters as NEEDS: DENES, DENSE.