1noun
a curve that lies on the surface of a cylinder or cone and cuts the element at a constant angle
01 Word definition
helix
5 letters · 2 vowels · 3 consonants
Is HELIX a word?
Yes. HELIX is a 5-letter noun. a curve that lies on the surface of a cylinder or cone and cuts the element at a constant angle Check the official dictionary for your particular word game before playing it.
Correct spelling
H-E-L-I-XHow do you spell HELIX?
HELIX contains 5 letters, begins with H, and ends with X.
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2noun
a structure consisting of something wound in a continuous series of loops
“a coil of rope”
Synonyms
Source: Open English WordNet 2025 (CC BY 4.0) ↗spiralcoilvolutewhorl
02 Letter breakdown
How is HELIX spelled?
H1E2L3I4X5
03 Word-game status
Can you play HELIX?
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FAQ Quick answers
About HELIX.
How do you spell HELIX?
HELIX is spelled H-E-L-I-X. It contains 5 letters.