3-Letter Words Starting With H
Every 3-letter word in our dictionary that begins with H. This length-locked prefix list is narrower than our general “words starting with H” hub, so you can study exact slot sizes without wading through longer entries.
This page summarises 88 valid words — mean length 3, mean score 7.7.
- Total words
- 88
- Avg length
- 3 letters
- Avg Scrabble score
- 7.7 pts
- Highest scoring
- haj (13 pts)
- Longest word
- haj (3 letters)
- High-value letter words
- 5(6%)
- Words containing Q, X, Z, J, K (8–10 pt tiles)
About this word list
Our dictionary returns 88 matches — a deep pool for anagram practice, crossword solving, and vocabulary building. Scrabble players will notice 5 words carrying Q, X, Z, J, or K — letters that separate casual players from competitive ones. Suffix patterns such as -AB, -AD, -AE, -HAB appear frequently here and are high-yield targets in both Scrabble and Words with Friends. For quick wins, prioritise haj (13 pts) — they lead this list on raw tile value. Daily Wordle solvers benefit from lists like this when a letter pattern repeats across puzzles; knowing valid words in advance reduces wasted guesses. Words with Friends shares most of these entries; the average score of 7.7 points reflects standard tile values without board multipliers. With a vowel ratio of 0.33, this list skews consonant-heavy — keep extra vowels on your rack when targeting these words.
Try the Pattern Finder → for combined filters like starts-with, ends-with, include/exclude letters, and exact length.
Strategy & study tips
Consonant-heavy results reward players who keep extra vowels on the rack. Before forcing one of these words, check whether a simpler vowel play opens a bingo lane next turn. About 6% of sampled words include a high-value letter (Q, X, Z, J, or K) — useful when planning premium-square plays.
Prefix-locked length lists train slot-filling for crosswords and Wordle. Start with the highest-scoring opener, then drill hooks that add one letter before the prefix. Internal links point to Pattern Finder, Crossword Solver, Anagram Solver, and Wordle Solver — each tool adds interactivity this static list intentionally omits. Internal links point to Pattern Finder, Crossword Solver, Anagram Solver, and Wordle Solver — each tool adds interactivity this static list intentionally omits.
Top words preview
Scrabble-focused summaries for high-value entries (not full dictionary definitions). Tap a word for score breakdowns and anagrams.
- HAJ (3 letters, 13 Scrabble pts) — consonant-heavy playable entry.
- HEX (3 letters, 13 Scrabble pts) — consonant-heavy playable entry. Includes rare letters (Q, X, or Z) prized in competitive Scrabble.
- HOX (3 letters, 13 Scrabble pts) — consonant-heavy playable entry. Includes rare letters (Q, X, or Z) prized in competitive Scrabble.
- HVY (3 letters, 12 Scrabble pts) — consonant-heavy playable entry.
- HWY (3 letters, 12 Scrabble pts) — consonant-heavy playable entry.
- HCF (3 letters, 11 Scrabble pts) — consonant-heavy playable entry.
- HYP (3 letters, 11 Scrabble pts) — consonant-heavy playable entry.
- HAK (3 letters, 10 Scrabble pts) — consonant-heavy playable entry.
Word list
3-letter words
- haj13 pts
- hex13 pts
- hox13 pts
- hvy12 pts
- hwy12 pts
- hcf11 pts
- hyp11 pts
- hak10 pts
- hcb10 pts
- hhd10 pts
- huk10 pts
- hyd10 pts
- haf9 pts
- hah9 pts
- hav9 pts
- haw9 pts
- hay9 pts
- heh9 pts
- hew9 pts
- hey9 pts
- hny9 pts
- how9 pts
- hoy9 pts
- huh9 pts
- hwa9 pts
- hwt9 pts
- hye9 pts
- hab8 pts
- ham8 pts
- hap8 pts
- hcl8 pts
- hem8 pts
- hep8 pts
- hic8 pts
- him8 pts
- hip8 pts
- hob8 pts
- hoc8 pts
- hom8 pts
- hop8 pts
- hub8 pts
- hum8 pts
- hup8 pts
- had7 pts
- hag7 pts
- hed7 pts
- hgt7 pts
- hid7 pts
- hld7 pts
- hod7 pts
- hog7 pts
- hud7 pts
- hug7 pts
- hae6 pts
- hal6 pts
- han6 pts
- hao6 pts
- has6 pts
- hat6 pts
- hau6 pts
- hee6 pts
- hei6 pts
- hel6 pts
- hen6 pts
- heo6 pts
- her6 pts
- hes6 pts
- het6 pts
- hia6 pts
- hie6 pts
- hin6 pts
- hir6 pts
- his6 pts
- hit6 pts
- hoe6 pts
- hoi6 pts
- hol6 pts
- hon6 pts
- hoo6 pts
- hor6 pts
- hot6 pts
- hrs6 pts
- hsi6 pts
- hts6 pts
- hue6 pts
- hui6 pts
- hun6 pts
- hut6 pts
How to use this list
For crossword fill-ins, sorted length groups help you spot the exact slot size before checking crossing letters.
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Frequently asked questions
- How is this different from “words starting with”?
- The general starting-with hub includes every length. This page locks word size (e.g. only 5-letter words starting with S), which matches Wordle and crossword slots more closely.
- How many words match this pattern?
- Our dictionary contains 88 words matching this pattern. The average length is 3 letters and the average Scrabble score is 7.7 points. The highest-scoring entry shown is haj (13 pts).
- Are there high-scoring words in this list?
- 5 words in this sample include premium letters (Q, X, Z, J, or K). These are strong candidates for double- and triple-letter square plays in Scrabble.
- Is this page useful for Wordle?
- Yes. Wordle uses 5-letter words, so length-filtered lists and pattern pages help you validate guesses and build a mental dictionary of allowed combinations before you play.
- Are these valid Scrabble words?
- Yes. Results are drawn from a standard English word list that aligns closely with the official Scrabble dictionary. All displayed words are accepted in competitive Scrabble play.
- Can I use these words in Words with Friends?
- Most Scrabble-valid words are also legal in Words with Friends. The two games use slightly different word lists, but the overlap is large. Use this list as a solid starting point for either game.
- How are the point scores calculated?
- Scores are the raw sum of standard Scrabble letter values (A=1, B=3, C=3, D=2 … Z=10) without board multipliers. Higher-scoring words contain rarer letters like Q, X, or Z.
- Can I combine multiple pattern filters?
- Yes. Use the Pattern Finder to combine starts-with, ends-with, contains, exact length, include letters, and exclude letters in a single search — the same engine that powers these curated lists.
- How many words are in the dictionary?
- The dictionary contains over 350 000 English words, covering everything from common 2-letter words to rare 15-letter entries, with proper nouns and abbreviations excluded.
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- Yes. All word lists and search tools on unscrambletools.com are completely free with no registration required.