Helicon
7 lettersnounrareUpdated June 2026
Definition
A large bass tuba designed to coil around the player's body and rest across the shoulder, used chiefly in marching bands.
“The marching band's helicon player kept perfect time as the procession moved through the town square.”
Pronunciation
Syllables
hel·i·con
Related Words
Synonyms
bombardon
Word Game Tips
🟩
Wordle
Ends in ON, the HELI opening is useful for testing common letter groupings early in Wordle
🔤
Scrabble
C scores 3 points, HELICON is a seven-letter word that plays well for its length across a triple-word square
Words Related to Helicon
Explore Similar Words
Try These Tools
Dictionary References
Look up helicon in an authoritative dictionary for full definitions, pronunciation, and etymology.
Ready to test your word skills?
Download Word Challenge for unlimited word puzzles, a fresh Daily Challenge, and head-to-head multiplayer. Guess the hidden word in six tries or fewer!