1verb
require as useful, just, or proper
“It takes nerve to do what she did”
01 Word definition
require
7 letters · 4 vowels · 3 consonants
Is REQUIRE a word?
Yes. REQUIRE is a 7-letter verb. require as useful, just, or proper Check the official dictionary for your particular word game before playing it.
Correct spelling
R-E-Q-U-I-R-EHow do you spell REQUIRE?
REQUIRE contains 7 letters, begins with R, and ends with E.
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2verb
consider obligatory; request and expect
“We require our secretary to be on time”
Synonyms
Source: Open English WordNet 2025 (CC BY 4.0) ↗necessitateaskpostulateneedtakeinvolveexpect
02 Letter breakdown
How is REQUIRE spelled?
R1E2Q3U4I5R6E7
03 Word-game status
Can you play REQUIRE?
UnscramblerHQ dictionary
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Scrabble
Base tile value: 16 points. Confirm eligibility in the official word list used for your region and edition.
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04 Exact anagrams
The same letters, rearranged.
FAQ Quick answers
About REQUIRE.
How do you spell REQUIRE?
REQUIRE is spelled R-E-Q-U-I-R-E. It contains 7 letters.