01 Word definition

needed

6 letters · 3 vowels · 3 consonants

Is NEEDED a word?

Yes. NEEDED is a 6-letter adjective. necessary for relief or supply Check the official dictionary for your particular word game before playing it.

Correct spelling

How do you spell NEEDED?

N-E-E-D-E-D

NEEDED contains 6 letters, begins with N, and ends with D.

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Meaning and definition

1adjective

  1. necessary for relief or supply

    “provided them with all things needful”
Synonyms
needfulrequiredrequisite
Source: Open English WordNet 2025 (CC BY 4.0) ↗
Scrabble score8points
Words With Friends9points
Word length6letters

02 Letter breakdown

How is NEEDED spelled?

N1E2E3D4E5D6
Starts withNEEFirst 3 letters
Ends withDEDLast 3 letters
Unique letters3Repeats D, E
Vowel balance3 / 3Vowels / consonants

03 Word-game status

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FAQ Quick answers

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How do you spell NEEDED?

NEEDED is spelled N-E-E-D-E-D. It contains 6 letters.