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01 Word definition

depend

6 letters · 2 vowels · 4 consonants

Is DEPEND a word?

Yes. DEPEND is a 6-letter verb. be contingent upon (something that is elided) Check the official dictionary for your particular word game before playing it.

Correct spelling

How do you spell DEPEND?

D-E-P-E-N-D

DEPEND contains 6 letters, begins with D, and ends with D.

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Meaning and definition

1verb

  1. be contingent upon (something that is elided)

    “That depends”

2verb

  1. have faith or confidence in

    “you can count on me to help you any time”
Synonyms
countbetswearrelybanklook
Source: Open English WordNet 2025 (CC BY 4.0) ↗
Scrabble score10points
Words With Friends12points
Word length6letters

02 Letter breakdown

How is DEPEND spelled?

D1E2P3E4N5D6
Starts withDEPFirst 3 letters
Ends withENDLast 3 letters
Unique letters4Repeats D, E
Vowel balance2 / 4Vowels / consonants
Popular spelling questions →6-letter words →Words starting with DEP →Words ending in END →Words made from DEPEND →Words with D →Words with E →Words with N →Words with P →

03 Word-game status

Can you play DEPEND?

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Base tile value: 10 points. Confirm eligibility in the official word list used for your region and edition.

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04 Exact anagrams

The same letters, rearranged.

pended10 pts

05 Related words

More words to explore.

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FAQ Quick answers

About DEPEND.

How do you spell DEPEND?

DEPEND is spelled D-E-P-E-N-D. It contains 6 letters.