Counting (on) is a phrase that is used to describe the act of trusting someone or something to be reliable and dependable. The two crossword solutions for this term are RELIANT and RELYING. RELIANT is an adjective that describes someone or something that is dependent on another person or thing for support or aid. RELYING is a verb that describes the action of placing trust in someone or something. Both words can be used to describe the concept of counting (on).