Needed
6 lettersverbcommonUpdated June 2026
Definition
Past tense of need; required or was necessary for a purpose.
“She needed help with her homework.”
Pronunciation
IPA
/ˈniːdɪd/
Syllables
need·ed
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Wordle
Has double E's and common ending -ED pattern.
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Scrabble
Worth 8 points, useful for past tense formations.
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