NEED
5
Definition
Pronunciation: //niːd//
noun
- (countable and uncountable) A requirement for something; something needed."There's no need to speculate; we can easily find out for sure."
verb
- (transitive) To have an absolute requirement for."Living things need water to survive."
- (transitive) To want strongly; to feel that one must have something."After ten days of hiking, I needed a shower and a shave."
- (modal, chiefly in the negative and interrogative) To be obliged or required (to do something)."I need not go if I don't want to, need I?"
- (intransitive) To be required; to be necessary."When we have done it, we have done our duty, and all that is in our power, and indeed all that needs."
Source: Kaikki
Word Details
- Length
- 4 letters
- Scrabble Points
- 5 points
- Words With Friends Points
- 6 points
Word Games
- Scrabble US/Canada (OTCWL)
- Yes
- Scrabble UK (SOWPODS)
- Yes
- Wordle
- No
- Words With Friends
- Yes
How many Scrabble points is the word 'NEED'?
The word NEED is worth 5 points in Scrabble.
N1
E1
E1
D2
Total: 5 points
How many Words With Friends points is the word 'NEED'?
The word NEED is worth 6 points in Words With Friends.
N2
E1
E1
D2
Total: 6 points
What's the difference between Scrabble and Words With Friends points?
While many letters share the same point values, there are several key differences between Scrabble and Words With Friends point values:
- B, C, M, P: Worth 3 points in Scrabble, but 4 points in Words With Friends
- H, Y: Worth 4 points in Scrabble, but 3 points in Words With Friends
- L, N, U: Worth 1 point in Scrabble, but 2 points in Words With Friends
- V: Worth 4 points in Scrabble, but 5 points in Words With Friends
- J: Worth 8 points in Scrabble, but 10 points in Words With Friends
Note: These are base letter values. Actual game scores also depend on bonus squares (Double/Triple Letter/Word) and board placement, which differ between the two games. See the complete Scrabble point values and Words With Friends point values for full reference.