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Updated June 2026
Present participle of require; needing something as a necessary condition or making something obligatory. Indicates an essential need or demand.
“The position is requiring candidates with at least five years of experience.”
/rɪˈkwaɪ(ə)rɪŋ/
re·quir·ing
Contains three instances of common letters R and I, plus -ING ending
Worth 19 points base; high-value word with Q and -ING suffix
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