DEPENDENTS
10 letters · 3 syllables · noun
Definition of DEPENDENTS
One who relies on another for support
"With two children and an ailing mother, she had three dependents in all."
(grammar) An element in phrase or clause structure that is not the head. Includes complements, modifiers and determiners.
(grammar) The aorist subjunctive or subjunctive perfective: a form of a verb not used independently but preceded by a particle to form the negative or a tense form. Found in Greek and in the Gaelic languages.
Examples of DEPENDENTS in a Sentence
- "With two children and an ailing mother, she had three dependents in all."
Word Details
Is DEPENDENTS a Scrabble Word?
Yes, DEPENDENTS is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: DEPENDENTS uses 10 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.
Letter Values for DEPENDENTS
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | d | e | p | e | n | d | e | n | t | s | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 2 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 14 |
| WWF | 2 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 17 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in DEPENDENTS
100 words from the letters in DEPENDENTS
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How to Use DEPENDENTS in Word Games
DEPENDENTS is worth 14 points in Scrabble and 17 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.
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