39 Words Starting With NEED
The prefix NEED appears in 39 words, from 4-letter words up to 14 letters. The biggest cluster is 7-letter words with 8 entries. Average word length: 8.9 letters.
N words revolve around negation (no, not, never, none), nature (night, north, nest), and newness. The prefix non- alone multiplies the count significantly.
Highest-scoring Scrabble plays that start with NEED: NEEDLEWORKERS (21 pts), NEEDLEWORKER (20 pts), NEEDLEFISHES (19 pts), NEEDLEWORKS (19 pts), NEEDLEWORK (18 pts). The shortest is NEED (4 letters) and the longest is NEEDLESSNESSES (14 letters). For more high-value patterns, try words ending in ARIAN.
Notable words: NEED — to have an urgent or essential use for [v].; NEEDS — to have an urgent or essential use for [v].; NEEDED — to have an urgent or essential use for [v].; NEEDERS — one who needs [n]. Browse words starting with Q for another common pattern.
FAQ
What is the highest-scoring Scrabble word that starts with NEED?
NEEDLEWORKERS scores 21 points. Runner-up: NEEDLEWORKER at 20 points. See words ending in HEY for more high-value options.
How many words start with NEED?
Our dictionary has 39 words that start with NEED. They range from 4 to 14 letters, with 7-letter words being the most common (8).
What is the shortest word that starts with NEED?
NEED at just 4 letters. It means: to have an urgent or essential use for [v].