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DEPENDS

/dɪˈpɛndz/

7 letters · 2 syllables · verb

D 2/2
E 1/1
P 3/4
E 1/1
N 1/2
D 2/2
S 1/1

Definition of DEPENDS

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 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

Letters
7
Syllables
2
Scrabble
11
points
WWF
13
points

Is DEPENDS a Scrabble Word?

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

Scrabble US (TWL) — 11 pts Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 11 pts Words With Friends — 13 pts

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 depends Total
Scrabble 2131121 11
WWF 2141221 13

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.

Frequently Asked Questions About DEPENDS

What does DEPENDS mean?
DEPENDS 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 DEPENDS a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, DEPENDS is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 11 points in Scrabble.
How many points is DEPENDS worth in Scrabble?
DEPENDS is worth 11 points in Scrabble and 13 points in Words With Friends. It is a 7-letter word with 2 syllables.
How many words can you make from DEPENDS?
You can make 71 words from the letters in DEPENDS. The longest sub-words are 6 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.