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01 Word definition

helpless

8 letters · 2 vowels · 6 consonants

Is HELPLESS a word?

Yes. HELPLESS is a 8-letter adjective. lacking in or deprived of strength or power Check the official dictionary for your particular word game before playing it.

Correct spelling

How do you spell HELPLESS?

H-E-L-P-L-E-S-S

HELPLESS contains 8 letters, begins with H, and ends with S.

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Meaning and definition

1adjective

  1. lacking in or deprived of strength or power

    “lying ill and helpless”

2adjective

  1. unable to function; without help

Synonyms
incapacitatedlost
Source: Open English WordNet 2025 (CC BY 4.0) ↗
Scrabble score13points
Words With Friends15points
Word length8letters

02 Letter breakdown

How is HELPLESS spelled?

H1E2L3P4L5E6S7S8
Starts withHELFirst 3 letters
Ends withESSLast 3 letters
Unique letters5Repeats E, L, S
Vowel balance2 / 6Vowels / consonants
Popular spelling questions →8-letter words →Words starting with HEL →Words ending in ESS →Words made from HELPLESS →Words with E →Words with H →Words with L →Words with P →

03 Word-game status

Can you play HELPLESS?

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Base tile value: 13 points. Confirm eligibility in the official word list used for your region and edition.

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Base tile value: 15 points. Confirm eligibility inside the current game dictionary.

04 Related words

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FAQ Quick answers

About HELPLESS.

How do you spell HELPLESS?

HELPLESS is spelled H-E-L-P-L-E-S-S. It contains 8 letters.