Words with the letter H

The letter H is a valuable consonant in Scrabble, worth 4 points, which makes it one of the higher-value tiles that can really boost your score. To play H effectively, it’s important to know a variety of words containing this letter, especially shorter ones like ha, he, hi, and ho, which are useful for quick placements in tight spaces. Placing the H on double or triple letter score squares can significantly increase its point value. Combining H with vowels often creates common and versatile words such as hat, hit, hot, and her, giving you plenty of scoring options.

Another great strategy when using the letter H is to build upon existing words by adding H as a prefix or suffix, or by forming parallel words to rack up multiple points. Words like hash, hook, and hush are excellent for maximizing scoring opportunities, especially if played on premium squares. Familiarity with two- and three-letter H words also helps in tight board situations where space is limited. By strategically playing the letter H, you can control key areas of the board and boost your overall Scrabble game.

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Word	Scrabble© Points	WWF Points
harbinger	17	17
harbingered	20	20
harbingering	23	23
harbingers	18	18
harbor	11	11
harborage	16	16
harborages	17	17
harbored	14	14
harborer	13	13
harborers	14	14
harborful	19	19
harborfuls	20	20
harboring	17	17
harborless	16	16
harbormaster	20	20
harbormasters	21	21
harbors	12	12
harborside	16	16
harbour	13	13
harboured	16	16
harbouring	19	19
harbours	14	14
hard	7	7
hardback	21	21
hardbacks	22	22