Independent
11 lettersadjectivecommonUpdated February 2026
Definition
Free from outside control, not subject to another's authority. Describes someone or something capable of thinking or acting for themselves without external influence.
“She values her independent lifestyle and makes her own decisions.”
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Wordle
Contains four E's and three N's. Watch for the pattern INDEP and the -ENDENT ending.
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Worth 15 points base value. The P (3 points) and D's (2 points each) offer moderate scoring.
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