How many points is HELPS worth in Scrabble?

HELPS is worth 10 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept HELPS?

HELPS is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).

Can you add a letter to HELPS?

In NWL2023 (US), adding one letter at the front or back makes WHELPS. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.

Scrabble

Scrabble Dictionary

HELPS

10 pts

HELPS is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 10 points. HELPS is a verb form of help. HELP means "to give assistance to".

Meaning & examples

/hɛlps/

Pronunciation: /hɛlps/

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noun

Action given to provide assistance; aid.
Example: I need some help with my homework.
(usually uncountable) Something or someone which provides assistance with a task.
Example: He was a great help to me when I was moving house.
Documentation provided with computer software, etc. and accessed using the computer.
Example: I can't find anything in the help about rotating an image.

Synonyms: aid, assistance

verb

To provide assistance to (someone or something).
Example: He helped his grandfather cook breakfast.
To assist (a person) in getting something, especially food or drink at table; used with to.
Example: Help yourself to whatever's in the fridge.
To contribute in some way to.
Example: If you want to get a job, it helps to have some prior experience.

Synonyms: contribute, assist, aid, come to the aid of, help out

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verb

Valid NWL (US) Scrabble Word

Definition and meaning

HELPS is a verb form of help. HELP means "to give assistance to".

In a sentence: "They helps."

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Check the Scrabble meaning of HELPS. It scores 10 points.

Base words

Words referenced by this entry's definition.

HELP9 pts

Front hooks

Add one letter before HELPS. Scores are base word totals before board bonuses.

WHELPS14 pts

Shorter words from these letters

Up to 12 highest-scoring shorter words using only the letters in HELPS, without blank tiles.

Letter Values

= 10

HELPS Scrabble FAQ

Is HELPS a Scrabble word?: HELPS is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 10 points.
What does HELPS mean?: HELPS is a verb form of help. HELP means "to give assistance to".
How do you use HELPS in a sentence?: In a sentence: "They helps."
How many points is HELPS worth in Scrabble?: HELPS is worth 10 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept HELPS?: HELPS is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to HELPS?: In NWL2023 (US), adding one letter at the front or back makes WHELPS. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.

HELPS

Meaning & examples

noun

verb

Definition and meaning

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HELPS Scrabble FAQ

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