wants
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Is wants a Scrabble word?
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- Wordle Yes
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Definition
noun (English)
1. a state of extreme povertySynonyms: deprivation, neediness, privation, want
2. the state of needing something that is absent or unavailableExamples: "there is a serious lack of insight into the problem"; "water is the critical deficiency in desert regions"; "for want of a nail the shoe was lost"Synonyms: deficiency, lack, want
3. anything that is necessary but lackingExamples: "he had sufficient means to meet his simple needs"; "I tried to supply his wants"Synonyms: need, want
4. a specific feeling of desireExamples: "he got his wish"; "he was above all wishing and desire"Synonyms: want, wish, wishing
verb (English)
1. feel or have a desire for; want stronglyExamples: "I want to go home now"; "I want my own room"Synonyms: desire, want
2. have need ofExamples: "This piano wants the attention of a competent tuner"Synonyms: need, require, want
3. hunt or look for; want for a particular reasonExamples: "Your former neighbor is wanted by the FBI"; "Uncle Sam wants you"Synonyms: want
4. wish or demand the presence ofExamples: "I want you here at noon!"Synonyms: want
5. be without, lack; be deficient inExamples: "want courtesy"; "want the strength to go on living"; "flood victims wanting food and shelter"Synonyms: want
Definition source: Wiktionary