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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

helix

/hɛlɪks/ noun · British & US
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What does helix mean?

noun

A spiral or twisted shape, or a structure that resembles this, such as a helix of a DNA molecule. A helix can also refer to a type of screw thread or a spiral staircase.

Example

"The DNA molecule is a double helix, with two strands twisted together."

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