Necessary has 10 synonyms including essential, indispensable, requisite. Opposite words include unnecessary and inessential. This page lists all similar and related words with Scrabble and Words With Friends point values.
Each word shows its Scrabble point value. Click any synonym to see its own synonyms and related words.
These words have the opposite meaning.
Words associated with necessary by meaning or context.
Necessary contains 9 letters: 3 vowels (E, A) and 6 consonants (N, C, S, R, Y). Here is the frequency breakdown:
Necessary scores 14 points in Scrabble and 15 points in Words With Friends. High-value letters: Y (4 pts). As a 9-letter word, necessary can help clear tiles from your rack for bonus points. With 3 vowels and 6 consonants, this word has a consonant-heavy letter distribution.
Highest-scoring synonyms you can use instead:
| Word | Scrabble | WWF | Letters |
|---|---|---|---|
| requirement | 22 | 25 | 11 |
| indispensable | 18 | 23 | 13 |
| requisite | 18 | 19 | 9 |
| required | 18 | 19 | 8 |
| obligatory | 16 | 18 | 10 |
The most common synonyms for necessary are essential, indispensable, requisite, obligatory, necessity. In total, there are 10 words with similar meaning listed on this page.
Common antonyms of necessary include unnecessary, inessential, nonessential.
Yes, necessary is a valid Scrabble word worth 14 points. In Words With Friends, it scores 15 points.
Necessary has 9 letters: 3 vowels (E, A) and 6 consonants (N, C, S, R, Y).