HELPING
/ˈhɛlpɪŋ/
7 letters · 2 syllables · verb, noun
Definition of HELPING
To provide assistance to (someone or something).
"He helped his grandfather cook breakfast."
To assist (a person) in getting something, especially food or drink at table; used with to.
"Help yourself to whatever's in the fridge."
To contribute in some way to.
"If you want to get a job, it helps to have some prior experience."
A portion or serving, especially of food that one takes for oneself, or to which one helps oneself.
"She eagerly took a second helping of ice cream."
An amount or quantity
Examples of HELPING in a Sentence
- "He helped his grandfather cook breakfast."
- "Help yourself to whatever's in the fridge."
- "If you want to get a job, it helps to have some prior experience."
- "She eagerly took a second helping of ice cream."
Word Details
Is HELPING a Scrabble Word?
Yes, HELPING is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Bingo alert: Playing all 7 letters of HELPING earns a 50-point bonus in Scrabble, making it worth up to 63 points total.
Letter Values for HELPING
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | h | e | l | p | i | n | g | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 4 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 13 |
| WWF | 3 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 16 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in HELPING
73 words from the letters in HELPING
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How to Use HELPING in Word Games
HELPING is worth 13 points in Scrabble and 16 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.
Bingo potential: Since HELPING uses exactly 7 letters, playing it from your full rack earns the 50-point bingo bonus in Scrabble for a total of up to 63 points.
Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble HELPING to find 73 additional valid words.