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Word: DEPENDENT

โœ“ Valid Scrabble Word
D 2 E 1 P 3 E 1 N 1 D 2 E 1 N 1 T 1
Length 9 letters
Syllables 3
Pronunciation /depหˆendent/
Frequency Uncommon
Scrabble 13 pts
WWF Score 16 pts

๐Ÿ“Š Linguistic Statistics & Letter Breakdown

Vowels 3
Consonants 6
Unique Letters 5
Top Tile P (3 pts)
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Smart Word Insights & Strategy

Tactical Scrabble placement and word difficulty

Linguistic Level Master
Spelling Pitfalls None detected. This word has standard phonetics.
Board Strategy This is a Bingo-length word! Playing all 7 letters from your rack gives a huge +50 point bonus. Keep an eye out for layout paths.

Definition of DEPENDENT

noun
  1. One who relies on another for support

    "With two children and an ailing mother, she had three dependents in all."

  2. (grammar) An element in phrase or clause structure that is not the head. Includes complements, modifiers and determiners.
  3. (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.
adjective
  1. Relying upon; depending upon.

    "At that point I was dependent on financial aid for my tuition."

  2. Having a probability that is affected by the outcome of a separate event.
  3. (of Scottish Gaelic, Manx and Irish verb forms) Used in questions, negative sentences and after certain particles and prepositions.

Source: Definitions compiled dynamically via Free Dictionary API.

๐Ÿ“œ Word Pattern Notes

Often originates from the Latin "de-", meaning "down, away, or opposite", indicating reversal or removal.

๐Ÿ—ฃ๏ธ Example Sentences

  • โ€ข "During the final turn of the Scrabble tournament, he played "dependent" to secure the victory."
  • โ€ข "Please ensure you spell "dependent" correctly when adding it to your game sheet."

๐Ÿ’ก Interesting Word Trivia & Facts

This word provides solid placement flexibility, making it a reliable option for typical game situations.

๐ŸŽฏ Scrabble Board Placement & Usage Tips

This is a 7+ letter word. Use it as a Bingo candidate if you have the space on the board for a +50 point bonus.

Dictionary Validity

Dictionary Lexicon Status Base Value
TWL (US/Canada Scrabble) โœ“ Valid 13 pts
SOWPODS (UK/International Scrabble) โœ“ Valid 13 pts
ENABLE (Words With Friends Lexicon) โœ“ Valid 16 pts

Frequently Asked Questions

Is DEPENDENT a valid Scrabble word? โ–ผ
DEPENDENT is a valid Scrabble word in the North American TWL dictionary, and is valid internationally in the SOWPODS dictionary.
How many points is DEPENDENT worth in Scrabble? โ–ผ
In Scrabble, DEPENDENT is worth 13 points. In Words with Friends, it is worth 16 points.
How many syllables are in DEPENDENT? โ–ผ
There are 3 syllables in DEPENDENT.

๐Ÿ”— Common Phrases & Idioms

Here are some popular expressions, phrases, and collocations containing DEPENDENT:

  • # the dependent effect
  • # master of dependent
  • # playing with dependent
  • # in terms of dependent

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