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Necessity

Yes, necessity is a valid Scrabble word. It has 9 letters and is worth 14 points in Scrabble.

What does necessity mean?

noun

  1. the condition of being essential or indispensable
  2. anything indispensable food and shelter are necessities of life

Definitions from WordNet 3.0, Princeton University.

Synonyms for necessity

Word facts

Letters9
Vowels / consonants3 / 6
Scrabble points14
In the ENABLE word listYes
How commonCommon

Anagrams of necessity

  • cysteines

Words you can make from necessity

Unscramble NECESSITY for every word

Frequently asked questions

Is necessity a valid Scrabble word?

Yes. Necessity is in the ENABLE word list used by many word games, so it is generally playable in Scrabble and Words With Friends.

How many points is necessity worth in Scrabble?

Necessity is worth 14 points in Scrabble, before any premium squares.

What does necessity mean?

Necessity means: the condition of being essential or indispensable.