Needs

5 lettersnouncommon

Updated February 2026

Definition

Requirements or things that are necessary for survival or well-being.

“The charity helps families meet their basic needs.”

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Contains vowels E and E; has double E pattern.

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Worth 6 points; useful for plural forms with double letters.

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