4-letter words starting with H

There are 189 4-letter words starting with H in our word list, and 84 of them are common English words such as HALT, HEAD, HERO, HOLY and HULK.

189words in total
84common words
HAJJhighest scoring (21 points)
HACKlongest common word (4 letters)

Common 4-letter words starting with H

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

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4-letter words 84 words

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All 189 4-letter words starting with H

Includes 105 less common words that are valid in word games.

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Frequently asked questions

How many 4-letter words starting with H are there?
Our word list (ENABLE, about 168,000 words) has 189 4-letter words starting with H. 84 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, HAJJ scores 21 points, followed by HAZY (19). With Words With Friends values the order can change slightly.