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
hedge	10	10
hedged	12	12
hedgehog	17	17
hedgehogs	18	18
hedgehop	18	18
hedgehopped	25	25
hedgehopper	24	24
hedgehoppers	25	25
hedgehopping	28	28
hedgehops	19	19
hedgepig	18	18
hedgepigs	19	19
hedger	11	11
hedgerow	16	16
hedgerows	17	17
hedgers	12	12
hedges	11	11
hedgier	12	12
hedgiest	13	13
hedging	15	15
hedgingly	20	20
hedgy	12	12
hedonic	14	14
hedonically	22	22
hedonics	15	15