Explore our complete, helpful collection of words starting with H. The letter H is a breathy consonant that softens or strengthens word beginnings. Whether you are playing Scrabble, Words With Friends, Wordle, or solving crossword puzzles, this word list will help you find exactly the right word.
H-Words by Length
Browse all valid Scrabble and Words With Friends words starting with H, organised by word length.
3-Letter Words Starting with H (49 words)
All 49 3-letter words starting with H
4-Letter Words Starting with H (189 words)
Showing 100 of 189 total 4-letter words starting with H
5-Letter Words Starting with H (334 words)
Showing 100 of 334 total 5-letter words starting with H
6-Letter Words Starting with H (557 words)
Showing 100 of 557 total 6-letter words starting with H
7-Letter Words Starting with H (856 words)
Showing 100 of 856 total 7-letter words starting with H
8-Letter Words Starting with H (982 words)
Showing 100 of 982 total 8-letter words starting with H
Did you know? H is often silent in English words borrowed from French, like honest, hour, and heir.
Words Starting with H
Find every valid word that starts with the letter H. Our comprehensive word list includes thousands of H-words perfect for Scrabble, Words with Friends, Wordle, crossword puzzles, and other word games. Browse by word length, point value, or definition.
Popular H-Words for Word Games
Words starting with H are essential for any word game player’s vocabulary. From common everyday words to obscure high-scoring gems, knowing your H-words gives you more options on every turn. Our database includes every valid H-word accepted in official Scrabble dictionaries (TWL and SOWPODS).
High-Scoring Words Starting with H
Some of the best-scoring Scrabble words that start with H can earn you 20+ points even without premium squares. Combine these with Double or Triple Letter/Word squares for massive scores. Use our word finder tool below to discover every valid H-word and its point value.
Find Words Starting with H
Use our free Word Unscrambler to find all valid words beginning with H. Enter “h” plus your available letters to see every possible word. Filter by length to find exactly what you need.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many words starting with H are there?
The exact count depends on which dictionary you use. Our list is based on the Tournament Word List (TWL) and SOWPODS dictionaries used in competitive Scrabble. Browse the sections above organized by word length to find the words you need.
What are the best Scrabble words starting with H?
The highest-scoring words starting with H tend to be longer words that use high-value tiles like J, Q, X, and Z. Check the 7-letter word section above for potential Scrabble bingos worth 50 bonus points.
Can I use these words in Words With Friends?
Most words on this list are valid in both Scrabble and Words With Friends, though each game has a slightly different official dictionary. Use our Words With Friends Cheat tool to verify specific words.
What about words ending with H?
Looking for words that end with H instead? Check out our words ending with H page for a complete list.