HELPLESSLY
/ˈhɛlpləsli/
10 letters · 3 syllables · adverb
Definition of HELPLESSLY
Without protection or assistance.
"The fish flopped helplessly in the tiny remaining pool."
Without the ability to help oneself.
"The boy rolled on the floor laughing helplessly."
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
Is HELPLESSLY a Scrabble Word?
Yes, HELPLESSLY is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
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 | h | e | l | p | l | e | s | s | l | y | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 4 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 18 |
| WWF | 3 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 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.
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