5 Letter Words Starting with H

Complete list of 69 five-letter words starting with H. Perfect for Wordle, Scrabble, and other word games.

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Discover all 69 five-letter words that start with the letter H. This comprehensive word list is perfect for Wordle players looking for their next guess, Scrabble enthusiasts seeking high-scoring words, or anyone wanting to expand their vocabulary.

Complete Word List (69 words)

HABIT
HAIRY
HALVE
HANDY
HAPPY
HARDY
HAREM
HARPY
HARRY
HARSH
HASTE
HASTY
HATCH
HATER
HAUNT
HAUTE
HAVEN
HAVOC
HAZEL
HEADY
HEARD
HEART
HEATH
HEAVE
HEAVY
HEDGE
HEFTY
HEIST
HELIX
HELLO
HENCE
HERON
HILLY
HINGE
HIPPO
HIPPY
HITCH
HOARD
HOBBY
HOIST
HOLLY
HOMER
HONEY
HONOR
HORDE
HORNY
HORSE
HOTEL
HOTLY
HOUND
HOUSE
HOVEL
HOVER
HOWDY
HUMAN
HUMID
HUMOR
HUMPH
HUMUS
HUNCH
HUNKY
HURRY
HUSKY
HUSSY
HUTCH
HYDRO
HYENA
HYMEN
HYPER

Complete List of 5 Letter Words Starting With H

Looking for 5 letter words starting with H? This comprehensive list contains all 69 five-letter words that begin with the consonant "H" – an essential resource for Wordle, Scrabble, and word puzzle enthusiasts. H often pairs with vowels and appears in many household words perfect for Wordle guessing.

All 69 Five-Letter Words Beginning With H

Our database includes every valid 5 letter word starting with H that's accepted in popular word games. Examples include HABIT, HAIRY, HALVE, HANDY, HAPPY, and many more like HARDY, HAREM, HARPY, HARRY, HARSH. With 69 total options, you have plenty of choices – but using the right strategy can help you find the perfect word faster. Some words in this list contain double letters, such as HAPPY, HARRY, HELLO.

Wordle Strategy for H- Words

When your Wordle guesses reveal the answer starts with H, you're already ahead! With 69 possibilities narrowed down from 2,345 total Wordle words, focus on common letters in positions 2-5. The average word in this H- list contains 1.7 vowels. Consider guessing words with common vowels like E, A, or I in the remaining positions. Words like HABIT, HARPY, HAUNT, HEART demonstrate the variety in this list.

Tips for Finding 5 Letter Words That Start With H

To quickly find the right word from our list of 69 words starting with H, combine what you know. Our interactive filter above lets you add ending letters, excluded letters, and more. For Scrabble players, H-words can score well when placed strategically on the board. The majority (69) of these words start with consonants in position 2, creating strong letter combinations.

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69 words found
HABIT
HAIRY
HALVE
HANDY
HAPPY
HARDY
HAREM
HARPY
HARRY
HARSH
HASTE
HASTY
HATCH
HATER
HAUNT
HAUTE
HAVEN
HAVOC
HAZEL
HEADY
HEARD
HEART
HEATH
HEAVE
HEAVY
HEDGE
HEFTY
HEIST
HELIX
HELLO
HENCE
HERON
HILLY
HINGE
HIPPO
HIPPY
HITCH
HOARD
HOBBY
HOIST
HOLLY
HOMER
HONEY
HONOR
HORDE
HORNY
HORSE
HOTEL
HOTLY
HOUND
HOUSE
HOVEL
HOVER
HOWDY
HUMAN
HUMID
HUMOR
HUMPH
HUMUS
HUNCH
HUNKY
HURRY
HUSKY
HUSSY
HUTCH
HYDRO
HYENA
HYMEN
HYPER

Letter Position Analysis

Most common letters in each position for this word list:

Position 1
H (100%)
Position 2
A (28%)
O (25%)
E (19%)
Position 3
R (14%)
N (10%)
A (10%)
Position 4
E (16%)
R (10%)
S (9%)
Position 5
Y (32%)
E (14%)
H (10%)

Featured Words for Wordle

HAPPY
Common word, great for Wordle
HEART
Common word, great for Wordle
HEAVY
Common word, great for Wordle
HAUTE
Vowel-rich, good for elimination
HEAVE
Vowel-rich, good for elimination

Common Patterns in This List

Most common endings for these words:

Quick Strategy Tips

1

With 69 possibilities, consider the most common letters in positions 2-5.

2

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Word Difficulty Breakdown

Common Words

6

Everyday words, easier to guess

HAPPYHEARTHEAVYHORSEHOUSEHUMAN

Less Common Words

63

May be harder to guess, but still valid

HABITHAIRYHALVEHANDYHARDYHAREM+57 more

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