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Updated June 2026
Something that is needed, necessary, or mandatory for a particular purpose or situation. It represents a condition that must be fulfilled.
“A university degree is a requirement for most professional positions.”
/rɪˈkwʌɪəm(ə)nt/
re·quire·ment
Contains three E's and two R's; -MENT suffix is common
Worth 16 points; the Q (10) provides significant value despite needing U
Shorter words formed from the letters in “requirement”.
12-letter words you can spell by adding one letter to “requirement”.
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