helpless

/hɛlplɪs/ adjective
8 letters2 syllables13 points in Scrabble®15 points in WWF®
DEFINITIONS3
ADJECTIVE
1

Lacking in or deprived of strength or power.

“lying ill and helpless”

“helpless with laughter”

2

Unable to function; without help.

3

Unable to manage independently.

“as helpless as a baby”

WORD FORMS
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GAME SCORES
Scrabble®13 points
Words With Friends®15 points
Double word26 points
Triple word39 points
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Pig Latinelplesshay
Starts & ends withH … S
Syllableshelp · less
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