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
hematurias	16	16
heme	9	9
hemelytra	17	17
hemelytron	19	19
hemerocallis	22	22
hemerocallises	24	24
hemerythrin	21	21
hemerythrins	22	22
hemes	10	10
hemiacetal	19	19
hemiacetals	20	20
hemic	13	13
hemicellulose	25	25
hemicelluloses	26	26
hemichordate	23	23
hemichordates	24	24
hemicycle	23	23
hemicycles	24	24
hemihedral	19	19
hemihydrate	21	21
hemihydrated	23	23
hemihydrates	22	22
hemimetabolous	27	27
hemimorphic	27	27
hemimorphism	28	28