NYT Dictionary

HELPFUL

/ˈhɛlp.fl̩/
AdjectiveHELP-fulhelp-ful · 2 syllablesGrade 4

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2019

Meaning

Furnishing help; gives aid; useful.

Etymology

Origin: Middle English

From Middle English helpful; equivalent to help + -ful.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

friendlyobligingaccommodatingadvantageousagreeableappropriateattentiveauspiciousauxiliarybeneficial

Antonyms

NYT Puzzle Appearances

No published puzzle dates on file for this word yet. It is part of the official NYT Spelling Bee word list for 2019.

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