Starting With HIR

11 words · highest scoring is hiraeths at 14 points

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About 8 Letter Words Starting With HIR

There are 11 eight letter words starting with HIR in our dictionary. The highest scoring is hiraeths at 14 points, counting tile values before any double or triple squares.

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.

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8 Letter Words Starting With HIR at a Glance

8 Letter Words Starting With HIR Defined

hirplingVerb · 14 points
walk with a limp; hobble
hiraganaNoun · 12 points
the more cursive form of kana (syllabic writing) used in Japanese, primarily used for function words and inflections
hirelingNoun · 12 points
a person employed to do menial work

8 Letter Words Starting With HIR: Questions

How many eight letter words starting with HIR are there?

There are 11 eight letter words starting with HIR in our dictionary, though they are all uncommon words rather than everyday vocabulary.

What is the highest scoring word among eight letter words starting with HIR?

HIRAETHS is the highest scoring option at 14 points, counting tile values only and before any double or triple squares.

What are some common eight letter words starting with HIR?

HIRAETHS, HIREAGES, HIRRIENT are among the most familiar eight letter words starting with HIR. Select any word in the list to read its definition.

Are these eight letter words starting with HIR 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.