Definition of needy

Scrabble & Words with friends points

• needy is a valid Scrabble US word with a point value of 9
• needy is a valid Scrabble UK word with a point value of 9
• needy is a valid Words with friends word with a point value of 9

Definition of needy

• poor enough to need help from others (adjective)

  Synonyms

  1. destitute
  2. impoverished
  3. indigent
  4. necessitous
  5. poverty-stricken
• demanding or needing attention, affection, or reassurance to an excessive degree (adjective)
• needy people collectively (noun)

  Examples

  1. they try to help the needy

See definition of needy in Merriam Webster