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
herdsman	15	15
herdsmen	15	15
here	6	6
hereabout	15	15
hereabouts	16	16
hereafter	14	14
hereafters	15	15
hereat	8	8
hereaway	15	15
hereaways	16	16
hereby	13	13
heredes	10	10
hereditament	19	19
hereditaments	20	20
hereditarian	16	16
hereditarians	17	17
hereditarily	18	18
hereditary	15	15
heredities	13	13
heredity	13	13
herein	9	9
hereinabove	21	21
hereinafter	17	17
hereinbefore	21	21
hereinbelow	21	21