6-letter words starting with H

There are 555 6-letter words starting with H in our word list, and 132 of them are common English words such as HANGED, HEARTS, HICKEY, HOODIE and HUMANS.

555words in total
132common words
HUZZAHhighest scoring (30 points)
HABITSlongest common word (6 letters)

Common 6-letter words starting with H

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

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6-letter words 132 words

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All 555 6-letter words starting with H

Includes 423 less common words that are valid in word games.

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Frequently asked questions

How many 6-letter words starting with H are there?
Our word list (ENABLE, about 168,000 words) has 555 6-letter words starting with H. 132 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, HUZZAH scores 30 points, followed by HAZZAN (27). With Words With Friends values the order can change slightly.