Required
8 lettersverbcommonUpdated June 2026
Definition
Needed something as necessary or essential, or demanded as compulsory. Past tense of require, indicating previous need or obligation.
“The position required at least five years of experience in project management.”
Pronunciation
IPA
/rɪˈkwaɪəd/
Syllables
re·quired
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Wordle
Contains four vowels E, U, I, E; Q followed by U is key pattern
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Scrabble
Worth 17 points; the Q provides excellent scoring potential on premium squares
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