HELMS
/hɛlmz/
5 letters · 1 syllable · noun, verb
Definition of HELMS
The stems of various cultivated plants, left after harvesting the crop to be used as animal litter or for thatching.
An individual plant stem.
Part of a harness; a hame.
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.).
Examples of HELMS in a Sentence
- "the helm of the Commonwealth"
Word Details
Is HELMS a Scrabble Word?
Yes, HELMS is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
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 | h | e | l | m | s | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 4 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 10 |
| WWF | 3 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 11 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in HELMS
35 words from the letters in HELMS
4-letter words
3-letter words
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.