Words Containing YH
Browse every English word that contains the sequence YH. Knowing words with rare letter combinations — especially Q, X, Z, and digraphs like TH, CH, and SH — is a key strategy for scoring big in Scrabble and Words with Friends.
Below is a snapshot of 204 dictionary matches (200 shown), averaging 10 letters and 21.3 Scrabble points.
- Total words
- 204
- Avg length
- 10 letters
- Avg Scrabble score
- 21.3 pts
- Highest scoring
- oxyhexactine (34 pts)
- Longest word
- hobbledehoyhood (15 letters)
- High-value letter words
- 34(17%)
- Words containing Q, X, Z, J, K (8–10 pt tiles)
About this word list
With 204 valid entries, this is one of the larger curated lists on unscrambletools.com, sorted by length and Scrabble score for quick scanning. High-value letter density matters: roughly 34 results here include at least one premium tile worth 8–10 points on its own. Common endings in this list include -OD, -ED, -AD, -OOD — patterns that let you extend words already on the board. The highest-scoring word shown is oxyhexactine at 34 points; the longest is hobbledehoyhood (15 letters). While Wordle uses a smaller answer list, studying broader dictionary patterns here helps you eliminate impossible guesses faster. Competitive Scrabble strategy relies on pattern recognition. Lists like this train your brain to spot playable words under time pressure. The average vowel-to-consonant ratio here is 0.34, which affects how easily you can form these words from a random seven-tile rack.
Try the Pattern Finder → for combined filters like starts-with, ends-with, include/exclude letters, and exact length.
Strategy & study tips
Premium letters drive the top of this list. Prioritise words with Q, X, Z, J, or K when double- and triple-letter squares are open — raw tile value here often exceeds 15 points before multipliers. About 17% of sampled words include a high-value letter (Q, X, Z, J, or K) — useful when planning premium-square plays.
Anchor words: highest scorer OXYHEXACTINE, longest HOBBLEDEHOYHOOD. Build mnemonics around those two before expanding into the full 204 matches. Internal links point to Pattern Finder, Crossword Solver, Anagram Solver, and Wordle Solver — each tool adds interactivity this static list intentionally omits. Average Scrabble value here is 21.3 points — use that as a floor for acceptable plays when board space is tight.
Top words preview
Scrabble-focused summaries for high-value entries (not full dictionary definitions). Tap a word for score breakdowns and anagrams.
- OXYHEXACTINE (12 letters, 34 Scrabble pts) — balanced vowels and consonants playable entry. Includes rare letters (Q, X, or Z) prized in competitive Scrabble.
- HOBBLEDEHOYHOOD (15 letters, 33 Scrabble pts) — balanced vowels and consonants playable entry.
- HOBBYHORSICALLY (15 letters, 33 Scrabble pts) — consonant-heavy playable entry.
- OXYHEMOCYANIN (13 letters, 33 Scrabble pts) — balanced vowels and consonants playable entry. Includes rare letters (Q, X, or Z) prized in competitive Scrabble.
- POLYHYDROXY (11 letters, 33 Scrabble pts) — consonant-heavy playable entry. Includes rare letters (Q, X, or Z) prized in competitive Scrabble.
- OXYHAEMOGLOBIN (14 letters, 32 Scrabble pts) — balanced vowels and consonants playable entry. Includes rare letters (Q, X, or Z) prized in competitive Scrabble.
- PACHYHYMENIC (12 letters, 32 Scrabble pts) — consonant-heavy playable entry.
- OXYHEMOGLOBIN (13 letters, 31 Scrabble pts) — balanced vowels and consonants playable entry. Includes rare letters (Q, X, or Z) prized in competitive Scrabble.
Word list
Showing top 200 of 204 matches, sorted by length and Scrabble score.
15-letter words
14-letter words
13-letter words
12-letter words
- oxyhexactine34 pts
- pachyhymenic32 pts
- pachyhymenia30 pts
- brachyhieric27 pts
- hurleyhacket27 pts
- pachyhaemous27 pts
- tachyhydrite27 pts
- heavyhearted25 pts
- polyharmonic24 pts
- allorrhyhmia23 pts
- emptyhearted23 pts
- policyholder23 pts
- polyhedrical23 pts
- honeyhearted22 pts
- polyhistoric22 pts
- inpolyhedron21 pts
- landladyhood21 pts
- polyhedrosis21 pts
- polyhidrosis21 pts
- puttyhearted21 pts
- sorryhearted19 pts
- stonyhearted19 pts
- sunnyhearted19 pts
11-letter words
- polyhydroxy33 pts
- oxyhexaster31 pts
- oxyhydrogen29 pts
- pachyhaemic28 pts
- oxyhaematin26 pts
- pachyhaemia26 pts
- chimneyhead25 pts
- flunkeyhood25 pts
- heavyhanded25 pts
- heavyheaded25 pts
- hobbyhorses24 pts
- polyharmony24 pts
- bawdyhouses23 pts
- copyholding23 pts
- muddyheaded23 pts
- copyholders22 pts
- hoaryheaded22 pts
- hornyhanded22 pts
- polyhistory22 pts
- ninnyhammer21 pts
- platyhelmia21 pts
- platyhieric21 pts
- polyhedroid21 pts
- ballyhooing20 pts
- hurleyhouse20 pts
- polyhalogen20 pts
- polyhedrals20 pts
- polyhedrons20 pts
- polyhedrous20 pts
- sleepyheads20 pts
- trinityhood18 pts
- toryhillite17 pts
10-letter words
- oxyhydrate27 pts
- hollyhocks25 pts
- oxyhematin25 pts
- pachyhemia25 pts
- flunkyhood24 pts
- polyhybrid24 pts
- polyhydric24 pts
- hobbyhorse23 pts
- mayhemming23 pts
- monkeyhood23 pts
- polyhymnia23 pts
- bawdyhouse22 pts
- cubbyholes22 pts
- cubbyhouse22 pts
- polyhaemic22 pts
- copyholder21 pts
- polyhedric21 pts
- preboyhood21 pts
- polyhaemia20 pts
- vestryhood20 pts
- woollyhead20 pts
- ballyhooed19 pts
- barleyhood19 pts
- curlyheads19 pts
- ferryhouse19 pts
- polyhalide19 pts
- polyhedral19 pts
- polyhedron19 pts
- sleepyhead19 pts
- ballyhooer18 pts
- greyhounds18 pts
- lilyhanded18 pts
- playhouses18 pts
- polyhalite18 pts
- polyhistor18 pts
- tallyhoing17 pts
- euryhaline16 pts
9-letter words
- jayhawker29 pts
- oxyhydric28 pts
- hollyhock24 pts
- mollyhawk24 pts
- pygmyhood24 pts
- ballyhack23 pts
- bullyhuff23 pts
- houyhnhnm23 pts
- jettyhead23 pts
- jollyhead23 pts
- oxyhalide23 pts
- oxyhaloid23 pts
- gypsyhead22 pts
- gypsyhood22 pts
- mayhemmed22 pts
- mummyhood22 pts
- poppyhead22 pts
- puppyhood22 pts
- cubbyhole21 pts
- cuttyhunk21 pts
- mayhappen21 pts
- polyhemic21 pts
- babyhoods20 pts
- copyholds20 pts
- hardyhead20 pts
- babyhouse19 pts
- cuddyhole19 pts
- fairyhood19 pts
- giddyhead19 pts
- gipsyhead19 pts
- gipsyhood19 pts
- hornyhead19 pts
- polyhemia19 pts
- billyhood18 pts
- curlyhead18 pts
- owyheeite18 pts
- polyhedra18 pts
- puttyhead18 pts
- ballyhoos17 pts
- eryhtrism17 pts
- grayhound17 pts
- greyhound17 pts
- ladyhoods17 pts
- pantyhose17 pts
- pennyhole17 pts
- playhouse17 pts
- drayhorse16 pts
- gullyhole16 pts
- sillyhood16 pts
- tallyhoed16 pts
- tottyhead16 pts
8-letter words
- lazyhood24 pts
- skyhooks22 pts
- joyhouse21 pts
- twyhynde21 pts
- everyhow20 pts
- babyhood19 pts
- copyhold19 pts
- bodyhood18 pts
- keyholes18 pts
- boyhoods17 pts
- busyhead17 pts
- sillyhow17 pts
- wayhouse17 pts
- ballyhoo16 pts
- grayhead16 pts
- ladyhood16 pts
- sealyham16 pts
- tonyhoop16 pts
- deyhouse15 pts
- dryhouse15 pts
- grayhair15 pts
- greyhens15 pts
- tallyhos14 pts
- toyhouse14 pts
- tryhouse14 pts
7-letter words
6-letter words
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Frequently asked questions
- How do I find words with a specific letter sequence?
- Use the Pattern Finder "contains" field or browse our words-containing pages. Enter any substring (e.g. QU, TH, XYZ) to see all dictionary matches with Scrabble scores.
- How many words match this pattern?
- Our dictionary contains 204 words matching this pattern. The average length is 10 letters and the average Scrabble score is 21.3 points. The highest-scoring entry shown is oxyhexactine (34 pts).
- Are there high-scoring words in this list?
- 34 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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