dependence

1. A compulsive or chronic need; an addiction: an alcohol dependence.

2. Subordination to someone or something needed or greatly desired.

3. The state of being dependent, as for support.

4. The state of being determined, influenced, or controlled by something else.

5. Trust; reliance. See Synonyms at trust.

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Top Words by points	Points	Word Game
dependence	16	Scrabble

2 Letters	Scrabble® Points
ne	2
en	2
de	3
ed	3
pe	4

3 Letters	Scrabble® Points
ped	6
nee	3
end	4
pec	7
pee	5
pen	5
dep	6
den	4
dee	4
cee	5
cep	7

4 Letters	Scrabble® Points
peed	7
nene	4
neep	6
need	5
peen	6
pend	7
deep	7
cede	7
cepe	8
deed	6
dene	5
epee	6

5 Letters	Scrabble® Points
ended	7
ceded	9
pence	9
penne	7

6 Letters	Scrabble® Points
needed	8
denned	8
deepen	9
depend	10
peened	9
pended	10
penned	9

8 Letters	Scrabble® Points
deepened	12

10 Letters	Scrabble® Points
dependence	16