How many points is HELICOPTER worth in Scrabble?

HELICOPTER is worth 17 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept HELICOPTER?

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

Can you add a letter to HELICOPTER?

In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes HELICOPTERS. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.

Scrabble

Scrabble Dictionary

HELICOPTER

17 pts

HELICOPTER is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 17 points. HELICOPTER means "a flying machine sustained by rotating blades revolving on a vertical axis above the machine".

Meaning & examples

/ˈheliˌkɔptə(ɹ)/

Pronunciation: /ˈheliˌkɔptə(ɹ)/

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noun

An aircraft that is borne along by one or more sets of long rotating blades which allow it to hover, move in any direction including reverse, or land; and typically having a smaller set of blades on its tail that stabilize the aircraft.
Example: We flew over the city in a helicopter.
A powered troweling machine with spinning blades used to spread concrete.
The winged fruit of certain trees, such as ash, elm, and maple.

Synonyms: chopper, copter, eggbeater, helo, rotary-wing aircraft, whirlybird, power trowel, trowel machine

verb

To transport by helicopter.
To travel by helicopter.
To rotate like a helicopter blade.
Example: helicoptering his jacket, helicoptering his arms

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noun

Valid CSW (UK) Scrabble Word

Definition and meaning

a flying machine sustained by rotating blades revolving on a vertical axis above the machine

In a sentence: "The helicopter is noted."

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Check the Scrabble meaning of HELICOPTER. It scores 17 points.

Back hooks

Add one letter after HELICOPTER. Every word is valid in CSW24 (International).

HELICOPTERS18 pts

Shorter words from these letters

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

Letter Values

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HELICOPTER Scrabble FAQ

Is HELICOPTER a Scrabble word?: HELICOPTER is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 17 points.
What does HELICOPTER mean?: a flying machine sustained by rotating blades revolving on a vertical axis above the machine
How do you use HELICOPTER in a sentence?: In a sentence: "The helicopter is noted."
How many points is HELICOPTER worth in Scrabble?: HELICOPTER is worth 17 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept HELICOPTER?: HELICOPTER is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to HELICOPTER?: In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes HELICOPTERS. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.