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Helplessness

Yes, helplessness is a valid Scrabble word. It has 12 letters and is worth 17 points in Scrabble.

What does helplessness mean?

noun

  1. powerlessness revealed by an inability to act in spite of their weakness the group remains active
  2. the state of needing help from something
  3. a feeling of being unable to manage

Definitions from WordNet 3.0, Princeton University.

Synonyms for helplessness

Word facts

Letters12
Vowels / consonants3 / 9
Scrabble points17
In the ENABLE word listYes
How commonLess common

Anagrams of helplessness

No other dictionary word uses exactly the letters HELPLESSNESS.

Words you can make from helplessness

Unscramble HELPLESSNESS for every word

Frequently asked questions

Is helplessness a valid Scrabble word?

Yes. Helplessness is in the ENABLE word list used by many word games, so it is generally playable in Scrabble and Words With Friends.

How many points is helplessness worth in Scrabble?

Helplessness is worth 17 points in Scrabble, before any premium squares.

What does helplessness mean?

Helplessness means: powerlessness revealed by an inability to act.