DEPENDER
8-letter word
DEPENDER is a valid Scrabble word
Is DEPENDER Valid in Word Games?
| Game | Valid | Score / Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Scrabble (NWL) | ✅ Yes | 12 points |
| Scrabble (CSW) | ✅ Yes | 12 points |
| Words With Friends | ✅ Yes | 14 points |
| Wordfeud | ✅ Yes | 12 points |
| Upwords | ✅ Yes | Valid tile word |
| Bananagrams | ✅ Yes | Valid tile word |
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| Game | Valid | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Wordle | ❌ No | Requires exactly 5 letters — DEPENDER has 8 |
| Quordle | ❌ No | Must be exactly 5 letters |
| Octordle | ❌ No | Must be exactly 5 letters |
| Dordle | ❌ No | Must be exactly 5 letters |
| Survivle | ❌ No | Must be exactly 5 letters |
| Absurdle | ❌ No | Must be exactly 5 letters |
| Lingo | ❌ No | Must be exactly 5 letters |
| NYT Crossword | ✅ Yes | Valid crossword entry |
| Mini Crossword | ⚠️ Long | Best for 3–5 letter words |
| Crossword (general) | ✅ Yes | Valid crossword entry |
| Cryptic Crossword | ✅ Yes | Valid answer or anagram source |
| Acrostic | ✅ Yes | Valid answer word |
| Waffle | ❌ No | Best for 5-letter words |
| Wordscapes | ✅ Yes | Valid word |
| Word Cookies | ✅ Yes | Valid word |
| Word Search | ✅ Yes | Can appear in grid |
| Jumble | ✅ Yes | Valid unscramble target |
| Anagram | ✅ Yes | Valid anagram base word |
| Boggle | ✅ Yes | Letters must be adjacent on grid |
| SpellTower | ✅ Yes | Valid word |
| Alphabear | ✅ Yes | Valid word |
| Spelling Bee | ⚠️ Maybe | Must use only the 7 given letters |
| Letterboxed | ⚠️ Maybe | No consecutive same-side letters |
| Squaredle | ⚠️ Maybe | Letters must be adjacent |
| Blossom | ⚠️ Maybe | Must use centre letter |
| Typeshift | ⚠️ Maybe | Letters must align in columns |
| Semantle | ✅ Yes | Any real English word |
| Jotto | ⚠️ Maybe | Must match opponent word length |
| Hangman | ✅ Yes | Valid hidden word |
| Word Ladder | ⚠️ Maybe | Must be same length as chain |
| Connections | ✅ Yes | Can be a category member |
| Strands | ✅ Yes | Can be a theme word |
| Codenames | ✅ Yes | Valid clue or card word |
| Nerdle | ❌ No | Numbers/operators only |
| Worldle | ❌ No | Country names only |
| Heardle | ❌ No | Song titles only |
| Framed | ❌ No | Film titles only |
What Does DEPENDER Mean?
A valid English word in the word list.
DEPENDER Scrabble Score
Letter by Letter
Score shown is base value before board multipliers. Place P on a Double Letter Score to maximise points.
DEPENDER — Word Stats
Is DEPENDER Valid in Scrabble?
✅ Yes — DEPENDER scores 12 points in Scrabble.
Valid in all major tile-based word games:
- Scrabble NWL (North America) — 12 pts ✅
- Scrabble CSW (UK/International) — 12 pts ✅
- Words With Friends — 14 pts ✅
- Wordfeud — 12 pts ✅
- Upwords — ✅ valid (stack scoring varies)
- Bananagrams — ✅ valid tile word
Scrabble strategy: The highest-value letters in DEPENDER are P (3 pts). Place these on premium squares to maximise your score.
Is DEPENDER Valid in Words With Friends?
✅ Yes — DEPENDER scores 14 points in Words With Friends.
Words With Friends uses a slightly different letter value system than Scrabble, which is why DEPENDER scores 14 pts in WWF vs 12 pts in Scrabble.
Playing 8+ letters in one turn earns WWF's 35-point bingo bonus on top of the word score.
Is DEPENDER a Wordle Word?
❌ No — DEPENDER cannot be a Wordle answer.
Wordle only accepts 5-letter words. DEPENDER has 8 letters.
These 5-letter Wordle variants use the same rules: Quordle · Octordle · Dordle · Survivle · Absurdle · Lingo · Wordle Unlimited
5-letter Wordle words you can make from DEPENDER's letters: DREED · DREEP · EDDER · ENDED · ENDER · NEPER
Is DEPENDER Valid in Crossword Puzzles?
✅ Yes — DEPENDER is a valid crossword entry accepted in standard English dictionaries.
Works in these crossword formats:
- NYT Crossword — standard American grid
- Mini Crossword — 5×5 grid (shorter words preferred)
- Cryptic Crossword — can be used as answer or anagram fodder
- Acrostic — valid answer word
Useful crossword patterns for DEPENDER:
D______________RD______R Is DEPENDER Valid in Wordscapes & Word Cookies?
✅ Yes — DEPENDER is valid in Wordscapes and Word Cookies when all required letters are available.
Also valid as an unscramble target in: Jumble · Anagram · SpellTower · Alphabear · Boggle
Finding a 8-letter word earns maximum bonus stars in Wordscapes. More commonly you will score with shorter words hidden within DEPENDER's letters.
Words You Can Make From DEPENDER
Shorter words hidden in DEPENDER's letter set — great for Wordscapes, Boggle, and Scrabble rack play.
Show all words within DEPENDER →Anagrams of DEPENDER
These words use the exact same letters as DEPENDER:
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Frequently Asked Questions About DEPENDER
Is DEPENDER a valid Scrabble word?
Yes. DEPENDER is valid in both NWL (North American) and CSW (Collins/International) Scrabble dictionaries.
How many points is DEPENDER in Scrabble?
DEPENDER scores 12 points in Scrabble before board multipliers. In Words With Friends it scores 14 points.
Is DEPENDER valid in Words With Friends?
Yes. DEPENDER is a valid Words With Friends word worth 14 points.
What does DEPENDER mean?
DEPENDER: A valid English word in the word list.
Can DEPENDER be used in Wordle?
No. Wordle only accepts 5-letter words. DEPENDER has 8 letters.
What words can you make from DEPENDER's letters?
Use our Word Unscrambler to find all words that can be formed from DEPENDER's letters. Short words like DD, DE, DN can be played in Scrabble rack play.
Does DEPENDER have any anagrams?
Yes — DEPENDER's letters can also spell: REDEPEND.
Is DEPENDER in the dictionary?
Yes. DEPENDER appears in standard English dictionaries and the ENABLE Scrabble word list.