Words Containing H
H appears in roughly 6% of English text — much of this comes from THE, THAT, THIS, THEY, and other high-frequency function words. Words containing H include HABIT, HALF, HAND, HAPPEN, HARD, HAS, HAVE, HEAD, HEART, HEAVY, HEIGHT, HELD, HELP, HIM, HOLE, HOME, HOPE, HOUSE, HOW.
Strategy Tip for the Letter H
HAZEL (17 pts) and HAZMAT (21 pts) combine H with Z for powerful plays. H appears in many silent combinations (WHAT, WHEN, WHERE, WHETHER) — knowing when H is silent helps in crossword solving.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many words contain the letter H?
Our dictionary contains 56,250 words with the letter H somewhere inside them, drawn from a database of 270,000+ real English words valid in Scrabble, Wordle, and crossword puzzles.
What are good Scrabble words with H in them?
Words containing H let you place an awkward tile without needing it at the start or end of a word. Open the Word Finder with the "contains H" filter pre-set using the button above, then sort by score to find the highest-value plays.
How do I find words with H for crosswords?
Use the Word Finder's "contains" filter set to H, then add a length filter or known letters from the crossing clues. Stacking filters narrows thousands of matches down to the few that fit your grid.