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
haricots	13	13
harijan	19	19
harijans	20	20
haring	11	11
harissa	9	9
harissas	10	10
hark	10	10
harked	13	13
harken	13	13
harkened	16	16
harkener	15	15
harkeners	16	16
harkening	19	19
harkens	14	14
harking	16	16
harks	11	11
harl	7	7
harlequin	23	23
harlequinade	27	27
harlequinades	28	28
harlequins	24	24
harlot	9	9
harlotries	13	13
harlotry	13	13
harlots	10	10