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
heroizes	19	19
heroizing	23	23
heron	8	8
heronries	12	12
heronry	12	12
herons	9	9
heros	7	7
herpes	11	11
herpesvirus	21	21
herpetic	16	16
herpetological	26	26
herpetologist	21	21
herpetologists	22	22
herpetology	21	21
herrenvolk	22	22
herried	10	10
herries	9	9
herring	12	12
herringbone	20	20
herringboned	22	22
herringbones	21	21
herringboning	25	25
herrings	13	13
herry	9	9
herrying	15	15