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HELP

/hɛlp/

4 letters · 1 syllable · noun, verb, interjection

H 4/3
E 1/1
L 1/2
P 3/4

Definition of HELP

noun

Action given to provide assistance; aid.

"I need some help with my homework."

noun

(usually uncountable) Something or someone which provides assistance with a task.

"He was a great help to me when I was moving house."

noun

Documentation provided with computer software, etc. and accessed using the computer.

"I can't find anything in the help about rotating an image."

verb

To provide assistance to (someone or something).

"He helped his grandfather cook breakfast."

verb

To assist (a person) in getting something, especially food or drink at table; used with to.

"Help yourself to whatever's in the fridge."

verb

To contribute in some way to.

"If you want to get a job, it helps to have some prior experience."

interjection

A cry of distress or an urgent request for assistance

"— Take that, you scoundrel. — Help! Robin, help!"

Synonyms of HELP

Words with similar meaning

Examples of HELP in a Sentence

  • "I need some help with my homework."
  • "He was a great help to me when I was moving house."
  • "I can't find anything in the help about rotating an image."
  • "He helped his grandfather cook breakfast."

Word Details

Letters
4
Syllables
1
Scrabble
9
points
WWF
10
points

Is HELP a Scrabble Word?

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

Scrabble US (TWL) — 9 pts Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 9 pts Words With Friends — 10 pts

Tip: Short words like HELP are excellent for parallel plays and tight board positions in Scrabble.

Letter Values for HELP

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

Letter help Total
Scrabble 4113 9
WWF 3124 10

Words You Can Make With the Letters in HELP

8 words from the letters in HELP

How to Use HELP in Word Games

HELP is worth 9 points in Scrabble and 10 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.

Short word advantage: HELP 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 HELP to find 8 additional valid words.

Frequently Asked Questions About HELP

What does HELP mean?
HELP is a noun. Action given to provide assistance; aid.
Is HELP a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, HELP is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 9 points in Scrabble.
How many points is HELP worth in Scrabble?
HELP is worth 9 points in Scrabble and 10 points in Words With Friends. It is a 4-letter word with 1 syllable.
How many words can you make from HELP?
You can make 8 words from the letters in HELP. The longest sub-words are 3 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.
What are synonyms of HELP?
Synonyms of HELP include: aid, assistance, contribute, assist, come to the aid of, help out. These words have similar meanings and can be used as alternatives in writing and word games.