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DEPENDING

9 letters · 3 syllables · verb

D 2/2
E 1/1
P 3/4
E 1/1
N 1/2
D 2/2
I 1/1
N 1/2
G 2/3

Definition of DEPENDING

verb

(followed by on or upon, formerly also by of) To be contingent or conditioned; to have something as a necessary condition; to hinge on.

"We would like to go skiing, but it depends on the amount of snow."

verb

(followed by on or upon) To trust; to have confidence; to rely.

"we depend on the mailman to come at the usual time."

verb

To hang down; to be sustained by being fastened or attached to something above.

Examples of DEPENDING in a Sentence

  • "We would like to go skiing, but it depends on the amount of snow."
  • "we depend on the mailman to come at the usual time."

Word Details

Letters
9
Syllables
3
Scrabble
14
points
WWF
18
points

Is DEPENDING a Scrabble Word?

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

Scrabble US (TWL) — 14 pts Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 14 pts Words With Friends — 18 pts

Tip: DEPENDING uses 9 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.

Letter Values for DEPENDING

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

Letter depending Total
Scrabble 213112112 14
WWF 214122123 18

Words You Can Make With the Letters in DEPENDING

100 words from the letters in DEPENDING

How to Use DEPENDING in Word Games

DEPENDING is worth 14 points in Scrabble and 18 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.

Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble DEPENDING to find 100 additional valid words.

Frequently Asked Questions About DEPENDING

What does DEPENDING mean?
DEPENDING is a verb. (followed by on or upon, formerly also by of) To be contingent or conditioned; to have something as a necessary condition; to hinge on.
Is DEPENDING a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, DEPENDING is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 14 points in Scrabble.
How many points is DEPENDING worth in Scrabble?
DEPENDING is worth 14 points in Scrabble and 18 points in Words With Friends. It is a 9-letter word with 3 syllables.
How many words can you make from DEPENDING?
You can make 100 words from the letters in DEPENDING. The longest sub-words are 7 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.