Words Containing DH
Browse every English word that contains the sequence DH. 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 474 dictionary matches (200 shown), averaging 11.1 letters and 18.9 Scrabble points.
- Total words
- 474
- Avg length
- 11.1 letters
- Avg Scrabble score
- 18.9 pts
- Highest scoring
- hlidhskjalf (32 pts)
- Longest word
- sarvarthasiddha (15 letters)
- High-value letter words
- 11(6%)
- Words containing Q, X, Z, J, K (8–10 pt tiles)
About this word list
With 474 valid entries, this is one of the larger curated lists on unscrambletools.com, sorted by length and Scrabble score for quick scanning. Among these entries, 11 contain rare tiles that can dramatically boost your score when played on double- or triple-letter squares. Common endings in this list include -ED, -SS, -ER, -ESS — patterns that let you extend words already on the board. The highest-scoring word shown is hlidhskjalf at 32 points; the longest is sarvarthasiddha (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 0.37, which affects how easily you can form these words from a random seven-tile rack.
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Strategy & study tips
A deep result pool supports spaced repetition — study one length bucket per day rather than cramming the full scroll in a single sitting. About 6% of sampled words include a high-value letter (Q, X, Z, J, or K) — useful when planning premium-square plays.
Average Scrabble value here is 18.9 points — use that as a floor for acceptable plays when board space is tight. Anchor words: highest scorer HLIDHSKJALF, longest SARVARTHASIDDHA. Build mnemonics around those two before expanding into the full 474 matches. Review related searches at the bottom of this page to hop between adjacent patterns without competing URLs in search results.
Top words preview
Scrabble-focused summaries for high-value entries (not full dictionary definitions). Tap a word for score breakdowns and anagrams.
- HLIDHSKJALF (11 letters, 32 Scrabble pts) — consonant-heavy playable entry.
- SARVARTHASIDDHA (15 letters, 26 Scrabble pts) — consonant-heavy playable entry.
- SEMIADHESIVELY (14 letters, 26 Scrabble pts) — balanced vowels and consonants playable entry.
- CLODHOPPERISH (13 letters, 26 Scrabble pts) — consonant-heavy playable entry.
- SECONDHANDEDLY (14 letters, 25 Scrabble pts) — consonant-heavy playable entry.
- KINDHEARTEDLY (13 letters, 25 Scrabble pts) — consonant-heavy playable entry.
- KARMADHARAYA (12 letters, 25 Scrabble pts) — balanced vowels and consonants playable entry.
- SHEPHERDHOOD (12 letters, 25 Scrabble pts) — consonant-heavy playable entry.
Word list
Showing top 200 of 474 matches, sorted by length and Scrabble score.
15-letter words
14-letter words
13-letter words
- clodhopperish26 pts
- kindheartedly25 pts
- hardheartedly24 pts
- boldheartedly23 pts
- coldheartedly23 pts
- nonadhesively23 pts
- adhesivemeter22 pts
- deadheartedly22 pts
- dharmashastra22 pts
- goodheartedly22 pts
- hadhramautian22 pts
- preadherently22 pts
- unkindhearted22 pts
- dhritarashtra20 pts
- pseudhalteres19 pts
- redhandedness19 pts
- redheadedness19 pts
- stadholderate18 pts
12-letter words
- karmadharaya25 pts
- shepherdhood25 pts
- trondhjemite25 pts
- hardheadedly24 pts
- prechildhood24 pts
- ardhamagadhi23 pts
- boddhisattva22 pts
- unadhesively22 pts
- buddhistical21 pts
- semiadhesive21 pts
- adherescence20 pts
- dharmasmriti20 pts
- preadherence20 pts
- secondhanded20 pts
- stupidheaded20 pts
- adhesiveness19 pts
- broadhearted19 pts
- proudhearted19 pts
- unadherently19 pts
- landholdings18 pts
- nonadherence18 pts
- semiadherent18 pts
- soundhearted17 pts
11-letter words
- hlidhskjalf32 pts
- clodhopping22 pts
- clodhoppers21 pts
- husbandhood21 pts
- bodhisattva20 pts
- bodhisattwa20 pts
- kindhearted20 pts
- redheadedly20 pts
- redhibitory20 pts
- wardholding20 pts
- bindheimite19 pts
- bondholding19 pts
- deadheadism19 pts
- hardhearted19 pts
- headhunting19 pts
- invalidhood19 pts
- pseudhaemal19 pts
- bloodhounds18 pts
- boldhearted18 pts
- bondholders18 pts
- cardholders18 pts
- coldhearted18 pts
- deadheading18 pts
- dhanvantari18 pts
- headhunters18 pts
- mildhearted18 pts
- nonadhesive18 pts
- preadhering18 pts
- adherescent17 pts
- deadhearted17 pts
- dharmasutra17 pts
- gladhearted17 pts
- goodhearted17 pts
- landholding17 pts
- preadherent17 pts
- redhibition17 pts
- roadholding17 pts
- roundheaded17 pts
- soundheaded17 pts
- unadherence17 pts
- guardhouses16 pts
- landholders16 pts
- nonadhering16 pts
- leadhillite15 pts
- nonadherent15 pts
- nonadhesion15 pts
- roundhouses15 pts
10-letter words
- dharmakaya23 pts
- vidhyanath23 pts
- woodhacker23 pts
- ashvamedha22 pts
- buddhaship22 pts
- buddhahood21 pts
- buddhology21 pts
- handhaving21 pts
- adhesively20 pts
- behindhand20 pts
- childhoods20 pts
- clodhopper20 pts
- buddhistic19 pts
- goldhammer19 pts
- hardhanded19 pts
- hardheaded19 pts
- waldheimia19 pts
- baldheaded18 pts
- duryodhana18 pts
- fundholder18 pts
- headhunted18 pts
- iodhydrate18 pts
- pseudhemal18 pts
- shreadhead18 pts
- siddhartha18 pts
- adherently17 pts
- adhibiting17 pts
- bloodhound17 pts
- bondholder17 pts
- cardholder17 pts
- deadheaded17 pts
- headhunter17 pts
- inadhesive17 pts
- preadhered17 pts
- secondhand17 pts
- spreadhead17 pts
- spridhogue17 pts
- stupidhead17 pts
- unadhesive17 pts
- vasundhara17 pts
- woodhouses17 pts
- adherences16 pts
- adhibition16 pts
- beadhouses16 pts
- birdhouses16 pts
- deedholder16 pts
- pranidhana16 pts
- stridhanum16 pts
- gesundheit15 pts
- guardhouse15 pts
- islandhood15 pts
- landholder15 pts
- oldhearted15 pts
- redhearted15 pts
- sadhearted15 pts
- stadholder15 pts
- unadhering15 pts
- adhesional14 pts
- inadherent14 pts
- inadhesion14 pts
- nordhausen14 pts
- readhesion14 pts
- roadhouses14 pts
- roundhouse14 pts
- stedhorses14 pts
- studhorses14 pts
- unadherent14 pts
9-letter words
- hardhacks22 pts
- adhocracy20 pts
- childhood19 pts
- hardhewer19 pts
- iodhydric19 pts
- mudhopper19 pts
- prudhomme19 pts
- windhover19 pts
- woodhewer19 pts
- adherency18 pts
- midheaven18 pts
- codheaded17 pts
- fiendhead17 pts
- gandharva17 pts
- handholds17 pts
- hardheads17 pts
- iodhydrin17 pts
- kindheart17 pts
- thirdhand17 pts
- wordhoard17 pts
- acidheads16 pts
- adhesives16 pts
- adhibited16 pts
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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 474 words matching this pattern. The average length is 11.1 letters and the average Scrabble score is 18.9 points. The highest-scoring entry shown is hlidhskjalf (32 pts).
- Are there high-scoring words in this list?
- 11 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.
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- 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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