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
height	12	12
heighten	15	15
heightened	18	18
heightening	21	21
heightens	16	16
heighth	15	15
heighths	16	16
heights	13	13
heil	7	7
heiled	10	10
heiling	13	13
heils	8	8
heimish	14	14
heinie	9	9
heinies	10	10
heinous	11	11
heinously	16	16
heinousness	16	16
heir	6	6
heirdom	13	13
heirdoms	14	14
heired	9	9
heiress	9	9
heiresses	11	11
heiring	12	12