Words Containing HU — Scrabble Word List & Strategy
HU is a solid letter pair that appears in over 600 Scrabble words. It starts HUG, HUM, HUT, HUGE, HUNT, HURL, HUMAN and appears mid-word in THUMB, CHUNK, THUMP, CHURCH, SHUTTLE, and EXHAUST. THUMBTACK (23 pts) is a high-scoring target. CHUNK (14 pts) and CHURCH (14 pts) deliver strong mid-range returns from fairly common tiles.
Top HU Words by Score
| # | Word | Points | Definition |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | THUMBTACK | 23 | A short pin with a flat head |
| 2 | EXHAUST | 17 | To drain completely |
| 3 | SHUFFLE | 16 | To mix or rearrange |
| 4 | HUSKY | 15 | A sled dog breed |
| 5 | CHUNK | 14 | A thick piece |
| 6 | CHURCH | 14 | A place of worship |
| 7 | THUMP | 12 | A heavy dull sound |
| 8 | THUMB | 12 | The short thick finger |
| 9 | HUGE | 8 | Extremely large |
| 10 | HUNT | 7 | To pursue game |
| 11 | HUG | 7 | To embrace tightly |
600+
Valid HU words
12 pts
Average score
Common
Pair rarity
Strategy Tips for HU Words
HU pairs the high-value H (4 pts) with the common U, making it a practical combination for clearing difficult tiles. CHUNK and CHURCH both score 14 points from relatively common letters. Mid-word HU in THUMB and THUMP leverages the TH digraph. EXHAUST (17 pts) turns a vowel-heavy rack into a strong play.
🎯 Key Takeaway
HU provides 600+ words with strong mid-range scoring potential. THUMBTACK (23 pts) tops the list, while CHUNK and CHURCH (14 pts each) are reliable everyday plays. Use short HU starters like HUG and HUM to deploy the H tile when premium squares are nearby.
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