Words Containing NEED — English Word List
Every English word containing "NEED". Filter by length, prefix, or suffix for Scrabble, crosswords, and word games.
7 words found8 Letter Words(1)
needless9
7 Letter Words(1)
needing9
6 Letter Words(2)
needed8needle7
5 Letter Words(2)
needs6needy9
4 Letter Words(1)
need5
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About These Words
Of the 7 matching words, the most common length is 6 letters (2 words, 29% of results).
The shortest word is need.
The longest results are needless at 8 letters each.
Length distribution
4 letters
1 (14%)
5 letters
2 (29%)
6 letters
2 (29%)
7 letters
1 (14%)
8 letters
1 (14%)
Scrabble scores (shortest words)
need 5pts
Frequently Asked Questions
How many English words contain "NEED"?
There are 7 English words that contain "NEED". Some examples include: need, needs, needy, needed, needle.
What are some short words containing "NEED"?
Some of the shortest words containing "NEED" are: need, needs, needy, needed, needle, needing, needless.
Are words containing "NEED" good for Scrabble?
Words containing "NEED" vary in Scrabble value depending on the letters involved. High-value letters like Q, Z, X, and J score more points.