Best word game guesses starting with H
If you know the answer is a six-letter word starting with H, these are the strongest guesses on this list. Each uses different letters picked from the ones that turn up most often in six-letter puzzle answers, so a single guess tests as many likely letters as possible. After you play one, enter the green, yellow and grey tiles in the solver above to cut the list down.
About the letter H
H is very common as the second letter of a word thanks to the CH-, SH-, TH- and WH- pairs.
In Scrabble, H is worth 4 points, and a standard set has 2 H tiles. For comparison, 310 six-letter words end in H.
Common and uncommon words
167 of the 557 words (30%) are common English words. 390 are rarer entries such as HAMMAL, HEXANE and HOWDIE. Rare words are still valid in Scrabble-style games, but puzzle answers are almost always familiar words, so the highlighted words are the ones to try first.
Frequently asked questions
How many 6 letter words start with H?
Our list has 557 six-letter words starting with H. 167 of them are common words and 122 are the kind of words used as puzzle answers. The list is based on the public-domain ENABLE word list, last updated September 26, 2026.
What is a good word game word starting with H?
HERNIA is the strongest guess on this page because its letters are the ones most often found in six-letter puzzle answers. HECTOR and HAMLET are good alternatives.
Which 6 letter word that starts with H scores the most in Scrabble?
HUZZAH scores 30 points at face value, the highest on this list.
What are some common 6 letter words starting with H?
Common examples include HERNIA, HOARSE, HORNET, HARDEN, HATRED and HANGER. They are highlighted in the list above.