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Updated June 2026
Relying on someone or something else for support, function, or existence. It describes a state of needing assistance or being contingent on conditions.
“Children are dependent on their parents for food and shelter.”
/dɪˈpɛndənt/
de·pend·ent
Nine letters with repeated 'e', 'd', 'n' - identify frequency patterns
Worth 12 points; multiple repeated letters help clear common tiles
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