Required has 7 synonyms including requisite, necessary, obligatory. 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.
Words associated with required by meaning or context.
Required contains 8 letters: 4 vowels (E, U, I) and 4 consonants (R, Q, D). Here is the frequency breakdown:
Required scores 18 points in Scrabble and 19 points in Words With Friends. High-value letters: Q (10 pts). As a 8-letter word, required can help clear tiles from your rack for bonus points. With 4 vowels and 4 consonants, this word has a balanced letter distribution.
Highest-scoring synonyms you can use instead:
| Word | Scrabble | WWF | Letters |
|---|---|---|---|
| compulsory | 19 | 23 | 10 |
| requisite | 18 | 19 | 9 |
| obligatory | 16 | 18 | 10 |
| mandatory | 15 | 16 | 9 |
| necessary | 14 | 15 | 9 |
The most common synonyms for required are requisite, necessary, obligatory, compulsory, mandatory. In total, there are 7 words with similar meaning listed on this page.
Required does not have widely recognized antonyms in standard English dictionaries.
Yes, required is a valid Scrabble word worth 18 points. In Words With Friends, it scores 19 points.
Required has 8 letters: 4 vowels (E, U, I) and 4 consonants (R, Q, D).