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
hempseed	17	17
hempseeds	18	18
hempweed	20	20
hempweeds	21	21
hempy	15	15
hems	9	9
hemstitch	19	19
hemstitched	22	22
hemstitcher	21	21
hemstitchers	22	22
hemstitches	21	21
hemstitching	25	25
hen	6	6
henbane	14	14
henbanes	15	15
henbit	12	12
henbits	13	13
hence	11	11
henceforth	21	21
henceforward	25	25
henchman	20	20
henchmen	20	20
hencoop	16	16
hencoops	17	17
hendecasyllabic	32	32