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
heritable	15	15
heritage	12	12
heritages	13	13
heritor	9	9
heritors	10	10
heritrices	15	15
heritrix	17	17
heritrixes	19	19
herl	7	7
herls	8	8
herm	9	9
herma	10	10
hermae	11	11
hermaean	14	14
hermai	11	11
hermaphrodite	24	24
hermaphrodites	25	25
hermaphroditic	28	28
hermaphroditism	29	29
hermatypic	23	23
hermeneutic	21	21
hermeneutical	24	24
hermeneutically	29	29
hermeneutics	22	22
hermetic	16	16