Dictionary
Helm
h 4e 1l 1m 3
About 1 syllable
noun · verb · 4 letters · Common
- Scrabble US & Canada : valid
- Scrabble UK & worldwide : valid
- Words With Friends : valid
- Wordle : not valid
What does helm mean?
noun
steering mechanism for a vessel; a mechanical device by which a vessel is steered
(figurative) a position of leadership
“the President is at the helm of the Ship of State”
verb
be at or take the helm of
“helm the ship”
Is HELM a valid word?
| Game / word list | Valid? |
|---|---|
| Scrabble US & Canada (NWL / TWL) | Yes |
| Scrabble UK & worldwide (Collins / SOWPODS) | Yes |
| Words With Friends (ENABLE) | Yes |
| Wordle (guess list) | No |
How many points is HELM worth?
Scrabble
9 ptsWords With Friends
10 ptsWordfeud
9 ptsNYT Crossplay
9 ptsScores are the sum of the tile values, before premium squares or bingo bonuses.
Words from the letters in HELM
Hooks for HELM
Add one letter to the front or back of HELM to make another word.
Words that end like HELM
Common words that share the ending -ELM, handy for rhymes, poems and wordplay. Matches are based on spelling, so a few may not rhyme exactly.
All words ending in -ELMHelm: quick answers
Is HELM a valid Scrabble word?
Yes. HELM is accepted in both the North American (NWL) and the international Collins Scrabble word lists, and scores 9 points before board bonuses.
How many points is HELM worth?
HELM scores 9 points in Scrabble, 10 in Words With Friends, 9 in Wordfeud and 9 in NYT Crossplay. These are plain tile totals, before any double- or triple-letter and word squares.
What does helm mean?
As a noun, helm means “steering mechanism for a vessel”. It has 3 meanings in total, listed above.
What words can you make with the letters in HELM?
You can make 9 shorter words from HELM, such as HEM, HM, EH, ELM. See the full list.