1noun
a condition requiring relief
“she satisfied his need for affection”
01 Word definition
need
4 letters · 2 vowels · 2 consonants
Is NEED a word?
Yes. NEED is a 4-letter noun. a condition requiring relief Check the official dictionary for your particular word game before playing it.
Correct spelling
N-E-E-DHow do you spell NEED?
NEED contains 4 letters, begins with N, and ends with D.
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2noun
anything that is necessary but lacking
“he had sufficient means to meet his simple needs”
Synonyms
Source: Open English WordNet 2025 (CC BY 4.0) ↗demandwant
02 Letter breakdown
How is NEED spelled?
N1E2E3D4
03 Word-game status
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UnscramblerHQ dictionary
This spelling is present in our broad English solver dictionary.
Scrabble
Base tile value: 5 points. Confirm eligibility in the official word list used for your region and edition.
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Base tile value: 6 points. Confirm eligibility inside the current game dictionary.
04 Exact anagrams
The same letters, rearranged.
FAQ Quick answers
About NEED.
How do you spell NEED?
NEED is spelled N-E-E-D. It contains 4 letters.