Dependent Crossword Clue

Q: What's the best solution for Dependent?

The most likely answer for the crossword clue Dependent is NEEDY. Other possible answers include RELIANT, dependant, dependants, dependents, drug-addicted, hooked, pendant, pendent, among others.

Q: How many solutions are there for Dependent?

We have found 13 possible answers for the crossword clue Dependent.

Q: What is another word for Dependent?

We list 11 synonyms related to Dependent. Common alternatives include HOOKED, PENDANT, PENDENT, SUBJECT.

Q: Which crosswords feature clues like Dependent?

Clues like Dependent often appear in daily crosswords from publications such as The Times Quick Cryptic, The Independent Inquisitor, The Times Daily, The Times Jumbo, The Sunday Times, among others.

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Crossword clue last updated: 13/07/2026

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Hint 1: Meaning

(of a clause) unable to stand alone syntactically as a complete sentence; "a subordinate (or dependent) clause functions as a noun or adjective or adverb within a sentence" .

Hint 2: Synonyms

NEEDY, HOOKED, RELIANT

Hint 3: Best answers

NEEDY, RELIANT, DEPENDANT

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Best answers for Dependent

5 letters

NEEDY

7 letters

RELIANT

All 13 answers for Dependent

Dependent with 5 letters (1)

Answer	Letters
NEEDY	5

Dependent with 6 letters (1)

Answer	Letters
HOOKED	6

Dependent with 7 letters (4)

Answer	Letters
RELIANT	7
PENDANT	7
PENDENT	7
SUBJECT	7

Dependent with 9 letters (3)

Answer	Letters
DEPENDANT	9
QUALIFIED	9
STRUNG-OUT	9

Dependent with 10 letters (2)

Answer	Letters
DEPENDANTS	10
DEPENDENTS	10

Dependent with 11 letters (1)

Answer	Letters
SUBORDINATE	11

Dependent with 12 letters (1)

Answer	Letters
DRUG-ADDICTED	12

Synonyms for Dependent

We found 11 synonyms.

6 letter words

HOOKED

7 letter words

9 letter words

10 letter words

11 letter words

SUBORDINATE

13 letter words

DRUG-ADDICTED

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What's the best solution for Dependent?

The most likely answer for the crossword clue Dependent is NEEDY. Other possible answers include RELIANT, dependant, dependants, dependents, drug-addicted, hooked, pendant, pendent, among others.

How many solutions are there for Dependent?

We have found 13 possible answers for the crossword clue Dependent.

How do I find a solution for Dependent?

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What is another word for Dependent?

We list 11 synonyms related to Dependent. Common alternatives include HOOKED, PENDANT, PENDENT, SUBJECT.

Which crosswords feature clues like Dependent?

Clues like Dependent often appear in daily crosswords from publications such as The Times Quick Cryptic, The Independent Inquisitor, The Times Daily, The Times Jumbo, The Sunday Times, among others.

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