DEPENDS
/dɪˈpɛndz/
7 letters · 2 syllables · verb
Definition of DEPENDS
(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."
(followed by on or upon) To trust; to have confidence; to rely.
"we depend on the mailman to come at the usual time."
To hang down; to be sustained by being fastened or attached to something above.
Examples of DEPENDS 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
Is DEPENDS a Scrabble Word?
Yes, DEPENDS is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Bingo alert: Playing all 7 letters of DEPENDS earns a 50-point bonus in Scrabble, making it worth up to 61 points total.
Letter Values for DEPENDS
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | d | e | p | e | n | d | s | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 2 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 11 |
| WWF | 2 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 13 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in DEPENDS
71 words from the letters in DEPENDS
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How to Use DEPENDS in Word Games
DEPENDS is worth 11 points in Scrabble and 13 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.
Bingo potential: Since DEPENDS uses exactly 7 letters, playing it from your full rack earns the 50-point bingo bonus in Scrabble for a total of up to 61 points.
Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble DEPENDS to find 71 additional valid words.