"Helpless When ___ Smiles" (Backstreet Boys song) Crossword Clue

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"Helpless When ___ Smiles" (Backstreet Boys song) Crossword Answer

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(pronoun)
1. This or that female; the woman understood or referred to; the animal of the female sex, or object personified as feminine, which was spoken of.

Hint 2: Clue Definition

HELPLESS (adjective)
1. lacking in or deprived of strength or power
2. unable to function; without help

Hint 3: Anagram

Unscramble the letters below to solve for today's answer.
HES

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