6 Letter Words Starting With H
There are 799 six-letter words beginning with H in the Collins Scrabble Words list, led by huzzah (30 pts). Browse the ranked list below or filter it with the finder.
6 Letter Words Starting With H
About These 6-Letter Words
Every entry among the six-letter words beginning with H in Collins is collected here and ranked by score. There are 799 to work with, which helps when a prefix or the board fixes your opening letter.
Highest-scoring picks
On points, the strongest play here is huzzah at 30. Other high scorers include hizzed (28), hazzan (27), and hizzes (27). Because every word is exactly six letters, any of them can score a bingo when you empty your rack in a single turn.
How these words break down
Out of 799 words, 60 use a high-value tile (J, Q, X or Z), 113 end in -ED and 82 end in -ER, and 179 have a double letter.
Where you can play them
These come from the Collins word list; 557 are also valid in Words With Friends, and 557 appear in the North American list (NWL/TWL). Use the dictionary selector in the finder to match the exact game you are playing.
The list is sorted by Scrabble score by default, tap Points, A-Z or Z-A to reorder it, or use the finder to narrow it down by your own tiles.
Scrabble and Words With Friends Plays With H
Starting a word with H opens up different scoring opportunities depending on where it lands on the board. The 799 six letter words that begin with H include everything from everyday nouns to high-value picks. For Scrabble, the strongest openers are those that use heavy tiles further along the word. Top scoring six letter H-starters: HUZZAH (30), HIZZED (28), HAZZAN (27), HIZZES (27), HUZZAS (27), HAJJAH (26), HAJJES (23), HAJJIS (23).
Wordle Starter Candidates With H
If your Wordle game has already confirmed H in slot one, you can narrow your candidate list fast. Pick a word from this page that also covers vowels you have not tested yet. Common H-starting six letter words that work well as follow-up guesses include HAILED, HAMOUS, HEELER, HEGARI, HELIAC, HELMET, HIREES, HOMBRE, HOMINY, HOOPOO, HOPERS, HUBBLY.
Quick Wins and Common Picks
For everyday use, stick to the familiar. Six letter words starting with H that most players recognise instantly include common English vocabulary and are safer bets than obscure dictionary entries. Use the 6 letter word finder with "starts with H" selected to filter by your remaining letters.
FAQs - 6 Letter Words Starting with H
Which 6-letter H words appear most in crosswords?
Crosswords favour everyday English, so common six letter H-words from the list above are the most frequent answers.
How do I find a 6-letter H word in a Wordle game?
Enter H in the starts-with field on the finder, add any other confirmed letters, and sort. For yellow or gray letters, use the 6 letter wordle solver instead.
What 6-letter H words are good for hooks in Scrabble?
Any six letter H-word that ends in a common letter like S, E, R, or D can be hooked onto an existing tile for a seven letter play.
Are proper nouns allowed in word games?
Standard Scrabble and Words With Friends dictionaries exclude proper nouns, so most six letter name-words on this page will not be valid plays.
How often do Wordle answers start with H?
Varies by letter. Some letters appear in starting position in Wordle answers more often than their general frequency suggests.