HELM
/hɛlm/
4 letters · 1 syllable · noun, verb
Definition of HELM
The steering apparatus of a ship, especially the tiller or wheel.
(maritime) The member of the crew in charge of steering the boat.
A position of leadership or control.
"the helm of the Commonwealth"
To be a helmsman or a member of the helm; to be in charge of steering the boat.
(by extension) To lead (a project, etc.).
A helmet.
A helmet.
A heavy cloud lying on the brow of a mountain.
Examples of HELM in a Sentence
- "the helm of the Commonwealth"
Word Details
Is HELM a Scrabble Word?
Yes, HELM is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: Short words like HELM are excellent for parallel plays and tight board positions in Scrabble.
Letter Values for HELM
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | h | e | l | m | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 4 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 9 |
| WWF | 3 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 10 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in HELM
13 words from the letters in HELM
3-letter words
How to Use HELM in Word Games
HELM is worth 9 points in Scrabble and 10 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.
Short word advantage: HELM is only 4 letters, making it ideal for parallel plays where you form multiple words simultaneously by placing tiles adjacent to existing words on the board.
Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble HELM to find 13 additional valid words.