48 Words Starting With HAW
The prefix HAW appears in 48 words, from 3-letter words up to 13 letters. The biggest cluster is 9-letter words with 11 entries. Average word length: 7.6 letters.
H is one of the few English consonants that can go silent (honest, hour, heir). As a starter, it powers high-frequency words like have, he, how, and here.
Highest-scoring Scrabble plays that start with HAW: HAWKISHNESSES (26 pts), HAWKISHLY (25 pts), HAWKSHAWS (25 pts), HAWFINCHES (24 pts), HAWKISHNESS (24 pts). The shortest is HAW (3 letters) and the longest is HAWKISHNESSES (13 letters). For more high-value patterns, try words ending in ART.
Notable words: HAWK — to peddle [v].; HAWED — to make indecisive noises [v].; HAWALA — a type of financial arrangement in Islamic societies [n].; HAWALAS — a type of financial arrangement in Islamic societies [n]. Browse words starting with SIT for another common pattern.
FAQ
What is the highest-scoring Scrabble word that starts with HAW?
HAWKISHNESSES scores 26 points. Runner-up: HAWKISHLY at 25 points. See words ending in OWER for more high-value options.
How many words start with HAW?
Our dictionary has 48 words that start with HAW. They range from 3 to 13 letters, with 9-letter words being the most common (11).
What is the shortest word that starts with HAW?
HAW at just 3 letters. It means: to make indecisive noises [v].