Requires

8 lettersverbcommon

Updated February 2026

Definition

Third-person singular present tense of require, meaning needs or demands as necessary. Indicates ongoing or habitual need or obligation.

“This delicate procedure requires steady hands and years of surgical training.”

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Contains four vowels E, U, I, E with final S; Q with U is distinctive

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Worth 17 points; high-value Q creates excellent opportunities for premium squares

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