The term DEPENDED (ON) can be broken down into four different crossword solutions: RODE (4 letters), RELIED (6 letters), HINGED (6 letters), and LEANED (6 letters). RODE is a verb meaning to travel on horseback or by bicycle. RELIED is also a verb, meaning to trust in or depend on someone or something. HINGED is an adjective, describing something that is connected to something else by a hinge. Finally, LEANED is a verb meaning to rest one's weight on something for support. All of these words describe the act of depending on something or someone for support.