With HO
12 words · highest scoring is how at 9 points
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About 3 Letter Words With HO
There are 12 three letter words containing HO in our dictionary. The highest scoring is how at 9 points, counting tile values before any double or triple squares. 12 of them are common words rather than tournament-only fill — HOC, HOO, HOY among them.
The list leads with everyday words so the ones you recognise come first; sort by Scrabble points to put the best play on top, or switch to A-Z to scan alphabetically. Select any word to read its definition and see which dictionaries accept it.
For a wider net, try Words With HO, which drops the length limit entirely.
3 Letter Words With HO at a Glance
Highest Scoring 3 Letter Words With HO
- how9
- hoy9
- who9
- hoc8
- hop8
- hog7
- hoe6
- hon6
Common 3 Letter Words With HO
- hoc8
- hoe6
- hon6
- hoo6
- hot6
- how9
- sho6
- tho6
3 Letter Words With HO Defined
- hocAdjective · 8 points
- created or done for a particular purpose as necessary
- hogNoun · 7 points
- a domesticated pig, especially a castrated male reared for slaughter
- hotAdjective · 6 points
- having a high degree of heat or a high temperature
- hoyInterjection · 9 points
- used to attract someone's attention
3 Letter Words With HO: Questions
How many three letter words containing HO are there?
There are 12 three letter words containing HO in our dictionary, and 12 of them are common words most players will already know.
What is the highest scoring word among three letter words containing HO?
HOW is the highest scoring option at 9 points, counting tile values only and before any double or triple squares.
What are some common three letter words containing HO?
HOC, HOO, HOY are among the most familiar three letter words containing HO. Select any word in the list to read its definition.
Are these three letter words containing HO valid in Scrabble and Words With Friends?
Every word is drawn from a tournament word list, so most are playable everywhere. Use the dictionary selector to narrow the list to Scrabble US (NWL2023), Scrabble UK (CSW24) or Words With Friends and see only the words that game accepts.