Require
7 lettersverbcommonUpdated February 2026
Definition
To need something as necessary or essential, or to demand something as obligatory. It expresses a need that must be fulfilled or a condition that must be met.
“All applicants require a valid passport and two references to complete the application process.”
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Double R and E pattern; common -IRE ending helps narrow possibilities
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Worth 16 points; good for using Q with standard letter combinations
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