Helices

Scrabble:12 ptsWWF:13 pts7 letters

Definition of Helices

noun

A curve on the surface of a cylinder or cone such that its angle to a plane perpendicular to the axis is constant; the three-dimensional curve seen in a screw or a spiral staircase.
A small volute under the abacus of a Corinthian capital.
The incurved rim of the external ear.
An upside down midair 360° spin in playboating.

Anagrams of Helices

1 word can be made by rearranging all the letters of "helices":

+1 Letter Anagrams

Words formed by adding one letter to "helices" and rearranging:

+rchiseler schliere

Related Word Patterns

HE...Words starting with "he"...ESWords ending with "es"All 7-letter words Unscramble "helices"

Synonyms & Antonyms

SYNONYMS

Letter Values

h4

e1

l1

i1

c3

e1

s1

Total: 12 Scrabble points

Word Tools

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Rhymes With Helices

aardwolves abacuses abalones abamperes abases abashes abates abatises abattises abbacies abbes abbesses

Related 7-Letter Words

habitan habitat habited habitue habitus haboobs hachure hackbut hackees hackers hackies hacking hackled hackler hackles

Word Validity & Sources

SOWPODS (International Scrabble): Valid

TWL (US/Canada Scrabble): Valid

Words With Friends: Valid

Last verified: December 2024

Dictionary data sourced from SOWPODS (178,691 words), combining TWL (Tournament Word List) and the Collins Scrabble Words dictionary. Definitions from Free Dictionary API and Wordnik.

About the Word "Helices"

Helices is a 7-letter word that scores 12 points in Scrabble and 13 points in Words With Friends. The letters in "helices" can be rearranged to form 1 other valid word.

Using "Helices" in Word Games

When playing Scrabble or Words With Friends, "helices" is a medium-scoring word.