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"depends" is also used as a crossword clue. If that's what you saw, the answer is often relies (6 letters).
Definitions
Relies on, is determined by, or needs support from.
Used as a crossword answer2 curated clues
01“Is conditional”7 letters
02“Relies”7 letters
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