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HELMS

/hɛlmz/

5 letters · 1 syllable · noun, verb

H 4/3
E 1/1
L 1/2
M 3/4
S 1/1

Definition of HELMS

noun

The stems of various cultivated plants, left after harvesting the crop to be used as animal litter or for thatching.

noun

An individual plant stem.

noun

Part of a harness; a hame.

noun

The steering apparatus of a ship, especially the tiller or wheel.

noun

(maritime) The member of the crew in charge of steering the boat.

noun

A position of leadership or control.

"the helm of the Commonwealth"

verb

To be a helmsman or a member of the helm; to be in charge of steering the boat.

verb

(by extension) To lead (a project, etc.).

Synonyms of HELMS

Words with similar meaning

Examples of HELMS in a Sentence

  • "the helm of the Commonwealth"

Word Details

Letters
5
Syllables
1
Scrabble
10
points
WWF
11
points

Is HELMS a Scrabble Word?

Yes, HELMS is a valid word in the following dictionaries:

Scrabble US (TWL) — 10 pts Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 10 pts Words With Friends — 11 pts

Tip: HELMS uses 5 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.

Letter Values for HELMS

Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.

Letter helms Total
Scrabble 41131 10
WWF 31241 11

How to Use HELMS in Word Games

HELMS is worth 10 points in Scrabble and 11 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.

Mid-length strategy: At 5 letters, HELMS is versatile enough for both open board positions and tighter plays. Aim to place high-value letters on premium squares.

Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble HELMS to find 35 additional valid words.

Frequently Asked Questions About HELMS

What does HELMS mean?
HELMS is a noun. The stems of various cultivated plants, left after harvesting the crop to be used as animal litter or for thatching.
Is HELMS a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, HELMS is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 10 points in Scrabble.
How many points is HELMS worth in Scrabble?
HELMS is worth 10 points in Scrabble and 11 points in Words With Friends. It is a 5-letter word with 1 syllable.
How many words can you make from HELMS?
You can make 35 words from the letters in HELMS. The longest sub-words are 4 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.
What are synonyms of HELMS?
Synonyms of HELMS include: straw, thatch, helmsman, tiller, wheel. These words have similar meanings and can be used as alternatives in writing and word games.