How many points is NEEDY worth in Scrabble?

NEEDY is worth 9 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept NEEDY?

NEEDY is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).

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NEEDY is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 9 points. NEEDY means "in a state of poverty".

/ˈniːdi/

Pronunciation: /ˈniːdi/

In need; poor.
Example: Needy people want to give too, but have few material goods to offer.
Desiring constant affirmation; lacking self-confidence.
Example: It's emotionally exhausting to be around her because she's so needy.
Needful; necessary.

Antonyms: confident, self-sufficient

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adjective

Valid NWL (US) Scrabble Word

in a state of poverty

In a sentence: "It is needy."

Check the Scrabble meaning of NEEDY. It scores 9 points.

Up to 12 highest-scoring shorter words using only the letters in NEEDY, without blank tiles.

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Is NEEDY a Scrabble word?: NEEDY is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 9 points.
What does NEEDY mean?: in a state of poverty
How do you use NEEDY in a sentence?: In a sentence: "It is needy."
How many points is NEEDY worth in Scrabble?: NEEDY is worth 9 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept NEEDY?: NEEDY is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).