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
hardball	16	16
hardballs	17	17
hardboard	16	16
hardboards	17	17
hardbodies	17	17
hardbody	17	17
hardboot	14	14
hardboots	15	15
hardbound	18	18
hardcase	14	14
hardcases	15	15
hardcore	14	14
hardcores	15	15
hardcover	19	19
hardcovers	20	20
hardedge	14	14
hardedges	15	15
harden	10	10
hardened	13	13
hardener	12	12
hardeners	13	13
hardening	16	16
hardenings	17	17
hardens	11	11
harder	9	9