Need
4 lettersverbcommonUpdated February 2026
Definition
To require something as necessary or essential. Can also function as a noun.
“I need to finish this project by tomorrow.”
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Double E in middle, common starting N.
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Scrabble
Worth 5 points, good for using double E's.
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