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DEPENDENCE

/dɪˈpɛndəns/

10 letters · 3 syllables · noun

D 2/2
E 1/1
P 3/4
E 1/1
N 1/2
D 2/2
E 1/1
N 1/2
C 3/4
E 1/1
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Definition of DEPENDENCE

noun

The state of being dependent, of relying upon another.

"He had a deep dependence on her for guidance."

noun

An irresistible physical or psychological need, especially for a chemical substance.

"Her dependence on cocaine led to her ruin."

Antonyms of DEPENDENCE

Words with opposite meaning

independence

Examples of DEPENDENCE in a Sentence

  • "He had a deep dependence on her for guidance."
  • "Her dependence on cocaine led to her ruin."

Word Details

Letters
10
Syllables
3
Scrabble
16
points
WWF
20
points

Is DEPENDENCE a Scrabble Word?

Yes, DEPENDENCE is a valid word in the following dictionaries:

Scrabble US (TWL) — 16 pts Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 16 pts Words With Friends — 20 pts

Tip: DEPENDENCE uses 10 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.

Letter Values for DEPENDENCE

Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.

Letter dependence Total
Scrabble 2131121131 16
WWF 2141221241 20

Words You Can Make With the Letters in DEPENDENCE

45 words from the letters in DEPENDENCE

8-letter words

deepened 12/14 USUKWWF

6-letter words

depend 10/12 USUKWWF pended 10/12 USUKWWF deepen 9/11 USUKWWF peened 9/11 USUKWWF penned 9/12 USUKWWF needed 8/9 USUKWWF denned 8/10 USUKWWF

5-letter words

ceded 9/10 USUKWWF pence 9/12 USUKWWF pened 8/10 UK ended 7/8 USUKWWF penne 7/10 USUKWWF

4-letter words

cepe 8/10 USUKWWF cede 7/8 USUKWWF deep 7/8 USUKWWF peed 7/8 USUKWWF pend 7/9 USWWF deed 6/6 USUKWWF epee 6/7 USWWF neep 6/8 USUKWWF peen 6/8 USUKWWF pene 6/8 UK dene 5/6 USUKWWF need 5/6 USUKWWF nene 4/6 USUKWWF

3-letter words

cep 7/9 USUKWWF pec 7/9 USUKWWF ped 6/7 USWWF cee 5/6 USUKWWF pee 5/6 USUKWWF nep 5/7 UK pen 5/7 USUKWWF dee 4/4 USUKWWF den 4/5 USUKWWF end 4/5 USUKWWF ned 4/5 UK een 3/4 UK ene 3/4 UK nee 3/4 USWWF

2-letter words

pe 4/5 USUKWWF de 3/3 USUKWWF ed 3/3 USWWF en 2/3 USUKWWF ne 2/3 USUKWWF

How to Use DEPENDENCE in Word Games

DEPENDENCE is worth 16 points in Scrabble and 20 points in Words With Friends, making it a high-scoring word.

Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble DEPENDENCE to find 45 additional valid words.

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Frequently Asked Questions About DEPENDENCE

What does DEPENDENCE mean?
DEPENDENCE is a noun. The state of being dependent, of relying upon another.
Is DEPENDENCE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, DEPENDENCE is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 16 points in Scrabble.
How many points is DEPENDENCE worth in Scrabble?
DEPENDENCE is worth 16 points in Scrabble and 20 points in Words With Friends. It is a 10-letter word with 3 syllables.
How many words can you make from DEPENDENCE?
You can make 45 words from the letters in DEPENDENCE. The longest sub-words are 8 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.