Being helpful is an important part of life. It can mean lending a hand to someone in need, or simply being kind and considerate to those around you. The crossword solutions for the term BE HELPFUL are TIP and AID. TIP stands for 'To Insure Promptness' and is often used to refer to a gratuity given to someone for providing a service. AID stands for 'Assistance In Distress' and is used to refer to any form of help given to someone in need.