3-letter words starting with H

There are 49 3-letter words starting with H in our word list, and 21 of them are common English words such as HAS, HER, HIP, HOP and HUG.

49words in total
21common words
HAJhighest scoring (13 points)
HADlongest common word (3 letters)

Common 3-letter words starting with H

21 everyday words, highest-scoring first in each group. Tap a word to see its meaning and anagrams.

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3-letter words 21 words

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All 49 3-letter words starting with H

Includes 28 less common words that are valid in word games.

3-letter words starting with other letters

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Frequently asked questions

How many 3-letter words starting with H are there?
Our word list (ENABLE, about 168,000 words) has 49 3-letter words starting with H. 21 of them are common in everyday English. Official game dictionaries may have a few more or fewer.
What is the highest-scoring word?
With classic tile values, HAJ scores 13 points, followed by HEX (13). With Words With Friends values the order can change slightly.