What does DEMAND mean?
- Pronunciation
- /dɪˈmænd/
- Letters
- 6
- Scrabble score
- 10
- Words With Friends score
- 12
- How common
- Common
Meaning
noun
- an urgent or peremptory request“his demands for attention were unceasing”
- the ability and desire to purchase goods and services“the automobile reduced the demand for buggywhips”
- required activity“the requirements of his work affected his health”
- the act of demanding“the kidnapper's exorbitant demands for money”
- a condition requiring relief“she satisfied his need for affection”
verb
- request urgently and forcefully“The victim's family is demanding compensation”
- require as useful, just, or proper“It takes nerve to do what she did”
- claim as due or just“The bank demanded payment of the loan”
Definitions from Princeton WordNet 3.0.
Other forms
demands11demanded13
Anagrams of DEMAND
damned10
madden10
Words inside DEMAND
43 shorter words can be made from these letters. Here are the most useful.
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Questions
Is DEMAND a valid word in word games?
DEMAND is in the ENABLE word list, which many word games use, so it is very likely to be accepted. Check your game's own dictionary if a play is challenged.
How many points is DEMAND worth?
DEMAND is worth 10 points with Scrabble letter values and 12 with Words With Friends values, before any bonus squares.
What words can you make from DEMAND?
43 other words, including AND, AN, ME and MADE.