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HELPLESSLY

/ˈhɛlpləsli/

10 letters · 3 syllables · adverb

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Definition of HELPLESSLY

adverb

Without protection or assistance.

"The fish flopped helplessly in the tiny remaining pool."

adverb

Without the ability to help oneself.

"The boy rolled on the floor laughing helplessly."

adverb

Without the ability to react actively.

"The spectators gaped helplessly as the balloon approached the power lines."

Examples of HELPLESSLY in a Sentence

  • "The fish flopped helplessly in the tiny remaining pool."
  • "The boy rolled on the floor laughing helplessly."
  • "The spectators gaped helplessly as the balloon approached the power lines."

Word Details

Letters
10
Syllables
3
Scrabble
18
points
WWF
20
points

Is HELPLESSLY a Scrabble Word?

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

Scrabble US (TWL) — 18 pts Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 18 pts Words With Friends — 20 pts

Tip: HELPLESSLY uses 10 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.

Letter Values for HELPLESSLY

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

Letter helplessly Total
Scrabble 4113111114 18
WWF 3124211123 20

Words You Can Make With the Letters in HELPLESSLY

100 words from the letters in HELPLESSLY

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How to Use HELPLESSLY in Word Games

HELPLESSLY is worth 18 points in Scrabble and 20 points in Words With Friends, making it a high-scoring word.

Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble HELPLESSLY to find 100 additional valid words.

Frequently Asked Questions About HELPLESSLY

What does HELPLESSLY mean?
HELPLESSLY is a adverb. Without protection or assistance.
Is HELPLESSLY a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, HELPLESSLY is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 18 points in Scrabble.
How many points is HELPLESSLY worth in Scrabble?
HELPLESSLY is worth 18 points in Scrabble and 20 points in Words With Friends. It is a 10-letter word with 3 syllables.
How many words can you make from HELPLESSLY?
You can make 100 words from the letters in HELPLESSLY. The longest sub-words are 8 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.