5 letter Words with H in the middle
Welcome to the world of five-letter words with a twist! Here, every word hides a sneaky "H" right in the middle. Perfect for word game enthusiasts and puzzle solvers, this page is your treasure trove of linguistic gems. Dive in and discover the charm of these quirky words!
| Word | Points | Definition | Sentence example |
|---|---|---|---|
| there | 8 | to or toward that place; away from the speaker | go there around noon! |
| right | 9 | make right or correct | - |
| think | 12 | judge or regard; look upon; judge | I think he is very smart |
| where | 11 | - | - |
| thank | 12 | express gratitude or show appreciation to | - |
| these | 8 | - | - |
| thing | 9 | a vaguely specified concern | things are going well |
| their | 8 | - | - |
| other | 8 | belonging to the distant past | in other times |
| night | 9 | the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside | - |
| those | 8 | - | - |
| three | 8 | being one more than two | - |
| might | 11 | physical strength | - |
| whole | 11 | not injured or harmed | - |
| while | 11 | a period of indeterminate length (usually short) marked by some action or condition | he was here for a little while |
| phone | 10 | (phonetics) an individual sound unit of speech without concern as to whether or not it is a phoneme of some language | - |
| check | 16 | an appraisal of the state of affairs | a check on its dependability under stress |
| child | 11 | a human offspring (son or daughter) of any age | they had three children |
| fight | 12 | be engaged in a fight; carry on a fight | Siblings are always fighting |
| shall | 8 | - | - |
| light | 9 | the quality of being luminous; emitting or reflecting light | - |
| shoot | 8 | make a film or photograph of something | shoot a movie |
| ahead | 9 | having the leading position or higher score in a contest | he is ahead by a pawn |
| white | 11 | a Caucasian | - |
| throw | 11 | cause to go on or to be engaged or set in operation | throw the lever |
| short | 8 | of insufficient quantity to meet a need | money is short |
| eight | 9 | one of four playing cards in a deck with eight pips on the face | - |
| chief | 13 | a person who is in charge | - |
| third | 9 | coming next after the second and just before the fourth in position | - |
| share | 8 | the effort contributed by a person in bringing about a result | they all did their share of the work |
| shoes | 8 | a particular situation | - |
| whose | 11 | The possessive case of who or which. | - |
| tight | 9 | very drunk | - |
| ghost | 9 | haunt like a ghost; pursue | - |
| shirt | 8 | a garment worn on the upper half of the body | - |
| photo | 10 | a representation of a person or scene in the form of a print or transparent slide or in digital format | - |
| shame | 10 | a state of dishonor | one mistake brought shame to all his family |
| sight | 9 | the ability to see; the visual faculty | - |
| whore | 11 | a woman who engages in sexual intercourse for money | - |
| cheap | 12 | tastelessly showy | - |
| threw | 11 | - | - |
| shake | 12 | move back and forth or sideways | - |
| china | 10 | a government on the island of Taiwan established in 1949 by Chiang Kai-shek after the conquest of mainland China by the Communists led by Mao Zedong | - |
| chair | 10 | act or preside as chair, as of an academic department in a university | She chaired the department for many years |
| thief | 11 | a criminal who takes property belonging to someone else with the intention of keeping it or selling it | - |
| shape | 10 | the visual appearance of something or someone | - |
| chest | 10 | the front of the trunk from the neck to the abdomen | - |
| ought | 9 | - | - |
| chick | 16 | informal terms for a (young) woman | - |
| chose | 10 | - | - |
| shock | 14 | the violent interaction of individuals or groups entering into combat | the armies met in the shock of battle |
| chase | 10 | cut a furrow into a columns | - |
| sharp | 10 | (of something seen or heard) clearly defined | a sharp photographic image |
| chuck | 16 | informal terms for a meal | - |
| shout | 8 | utter a sudden loud cry | - |
| cheat | 10 | weedy annual native to Europe but widely distributed as a weed especially in wheat | - |
| chain | 10 | British biochemist (born in Germany) who isolated and purified penicillin, which had been discovered in 1928 by Sir Alexander Fleming (1906-1979) | - |
| shift | 11 | lay aside, abandon, or leave for another | - |
| wheel | 11 | move along on or as if on wheels or a wheeled vehicle | - |
| cheer | 10 | cause (somebody) to feel happier or more cheerful | She tried to cheer up the disappointed child when he failed to win the spelling bee |
| chill | 10 | coldness due to a cold environment | - |
| shine | 8 | be bright by reflecting or casting light | - |
| shark | 12 | any of numerous elongate mostly marine carnivorous fishes with heterocercal caudal fins and tough skin covered with small toothlike scales | - |
| thick | 14 | hard to pass through because of dense growth | thick woods |
| shore | 8 | arrive on shore | - |
| sheep | 10 | a docile and vulnerable person who would rather follow than make an independent decision | his students followed him like sheep |
| shown | 11 | - | - |
| chaos | 10 | a state of extreme confusion and disorder | - |
| charm | 12 | attractiveness that interests or pleases or stimulates | - |
| chips | 12 | strips of potato fried in deep fat | - |
| champ | 14 | chew noisily | - |
| shell | 8 | remove the husks from | - |
| theme | 10 | (music) melodic subject of a musical composition | the theme is announced in the first measures |
| shave | 11 | cut closely | - |
| alpha | 10 | early testing stage of a software or hardware product | alpha version |
| phase | 10 | a particular point in the time of a cycle; measured from some arbitrary zero and expressed as an angle | - |
| whale | 11 | a very large person; impressive in size or qualities | - |
| thumb | 12 | look through a book or other written material | He thumbed through the report |
| sheet | 8 | paper used for writing or printing | - |
| shove | 11 | come into rough contact with while moving | - |
| chang | 11 | the longest river of Asia; flows eastward from Tibet into the East China Sea near Shanghai | - |
| cheek | 14 | either of the two large fleshy masses of muscular tissue that form the human rump | - |
| theft | 11 | the act of taking something from someone unlawfully | - |
| chess | 10 | weedy annual native to Europe but widely distributed as a weed especially in wheat | - |
| whack | 17 | hit hard | The teacher whacked the boy |
| ching | 11 | - | - |
| shiny | 11 | having a shiny surface or coating | - |
| choir | 10 | a family of similar musical instrument playing together | - |
| shade | 9 | a quality of a given color that differs slightly from another color | after several trials he mixed the shade of pink that she wanted |
| sushi | 8 | rice (with raw fish) wrapped in seaweed | - |
| paths | 10 | - | - |
| choke | 14 | become stultified, suppressed, or stifled | - |
| shelf | 11 | a projecting ridge on a mountain or submerged under water | - |
| rehab | 10 | - | - |
| shaft | 11 | an aggressive remark directed at a person like a missile and intended to have a telling effect | she threw shafts of sarcasm |
| chart | 10 | represent by means of a graph | chart the data |
| shawn | 11 | United States dancer and choreographer who collaborated with Ruth Saint Denis (1891-1972) | - |
| shook | 12 | a disassembled barrel; the parts packed for storage or shipment | - |
| chili | 10 | very hot and finely tapering pepper of special pungency | - |
| fishy | 14 | not as expected | there was something fishy about the accident |
| sheer | 8 | not mixed with extraneous elements | sheer wine |
| wheat | 11 | grains of common wheat; sometimes cooked whole or cracked as cereal; usually ground into flour | - |
| shiva | 11 | (Judaism) a period of seven days of mourning after the death of close relative | the family is sitting shiva |
| pasha | 10 | a civil or military authority in Turkey or Egypt | - |
| bathe | 10 | cleanse the entire body | bathe daily |
| chile | 10 | a republic in southern South America on the western slopes of the Andes on the south Pacific coast | - |
| cohen | 10 | - | - |
| macho | 12 | used of men; markedly masculine in appearance or manner | - |
| yacht | 13 | an expensive vessel propelled by sail or power and used for cruising or racing | - |
| phony | 13 | a person who professes beliefs and opinions that he or she does not hold in order to conceal his or her real feelings or motives | - |
| chico | 12 | United States comedian; one of four brothers who made motion pictures together (1891-1961) | - |
| shack | 14 | small crude shelter used as a dwelling | - |
| chops | 12 | - | - |
| chalk | 14 | an amphetamine derivative (trade name Methedrine) used in the form of a crystalline hydrochloride; used as a stimulant to the nervous system and as an appetite suppressant | - |
| rhyme | 13 | a piece of poetry | - |
| shalt | 8 | - | - |
| aloha | 8 | an acknowledgment that can be used to say hello or goodbye (aloha is Hawaiian and ciao is Italian) | - |
| whoop | 13 | cough spasmodically | - |
| shady | 12 | not as expected | a shady deal |
| maths | 10 | a science (or group of related sciences) dealing with the logic of quantity and shape and arrangement | - |
| shite | 8 | obscene terms for feces | - |
| chant | 10 | recite with musical intonation; recite as a chant or a psalm | The rabbi chanted a prayer |
| baths | 10 | - | - |
| itchy | 13 | nervous and unable to relax | - |
| nacho | 10 | a tortilla chip topped with cheese and chili-pepper and broiled | - |
| rhino | 8 | massive powerful herbivorous odd-toed ungulate of southeast Asia and Africa having very thick skin and one or two horns on the snout | - |
| sahib | 10 | formerly a term of respect for important white Europeans in colonial India; used after the name | - |
| thong | 9 | leather strip that forms the flexible part of a whip | - |
| ahold | 9 | - | - |
| thorn | 8 | a small sharp-pointed tip resembling a spike on a stem or leaf | - |
| chunk | 14 | group or chunk together in a certain order or place side by side | - |
| shred | 9 | a tiny or scarcely detectable amount | - |
| yahoo | 11 | a person who is not very intelligent or interested in culture | - |
| chump | 14 | a person who is gullible and easy to take advantage of | - |
| chimp | 14 | intelligent somewhat arboreal ape of equatorial African forests | - |
| chaps | 12 | - | - |
| shaky | 15 | not secure; beset with difficulties | a shaky marriage |
| rishi | 8 | - | - |
| thump | 12 | hit hard with the hand, fist, or some heavy instrument | a bible-thumping Southern Baptist |
| chino | 10 | a coarse twilled cotton fabric frequently used for uniforms | - |
| chevy | 16 | annoy continually or chronically | - |
| whine | 11 | make a high-pitched, screeching noise | - |
| chord | 11 | bring into consonance, harmony, or accord while making music or singing | - |
| thine | 8 | - | - |
| chute | 10 | rescue equipment consisting of a device that fills with air and retards your fall | - |
| johns | 15 | United States artist and proponent of pop art (born in 1930) | - |
| choco | 12 | - | - |
| pushy | 13 | marked by aggressive ambition and energy and initiative | - |
| cholo | 10 | - | - |
| ether | 8 | a colorless volatile highly flammable liquid formerly used as an inhalation anesthetic | - |
| shone | 8 | - | - |
| whiff | 17 | a short light gust of air | - |
| jihad | 16 | a holy struggle or striving by a Muslim for a moral or spiritual or political goal | - |
| chime | 12 | a percussion instrument consisting of a set of tuned bells that are struck with a hammer; used as an orchestral instrument | - |
| saheb | 10 | - | - |
| shawl | 11 | cloak consisting of an oblong piece of cloth used to cover the head and shoulders | - |
| mushy | 13 | effusively or insincerely emotional | mushy effusiveness |
| theta | 8 | the 8th letter of the Greek alphabet | - |
| mocha | 12 | a superior dark coffee made from beans from Arabia | - |
| usher | 8 | someone employed to conduct others | - |
| niche | 10 | a small concavity | - |
| whips | 13 | - | - |
| wharf | 14 | a platform built out from the shore into the water and supported by piles; provides access to ships and boats | - |
| whirl | 11 | cause to spin | - |
| chink | 14 | make cracks or chinks in | - |
| ethic | 10 | the principles of right and wrong that are accepted by an individual or a social group | the Puritan ethic |
| chore | 10 | a specific piece of work required to be done as a duty or for a specific fee | the farmer's morning chores |
| sheik | 12 | a man who is much concerned with his dress and appearance | - |
| chirp | 12 | make high-pitched sounds | the birds were chirping in the bushes |
| shire | 8 | British breed of large heavy draft horse | - |
| chard | 11 | beet lacking swollen root; grown as a vegetable for its edible leaves and stalks | - |
| sheen | 8 | the visual property of something that shines with reflected light | - |
| whiny | 14 | habitually complaining | a whiny child |
| cache | 12 | (computer science) RAM memory that is set aside as a specialized buffer storage that is continually updated; used to optimize data transfers between system elements with different characteristics | - |
| khaki | 16 | a sturdy twilled cloth of a yellowish brown color used especially for military uniforms | - |
| chasm | 12 | a deep opening in the earth's surface | - |
| shank | 12 | cylinder forming a long narrow part of something | - |
| aught | 9 | a quantity of no importance | it was all for naught |
| shrew | 11 | a scolding nagging bad-tempered woman | - |
| chewy | 16 | (of a consistency) requiring chewing | chewy caramels |
| bushy | 13 | used of hair; thick and poorly groomed | bushy locks |
| oaths | 8 | - | - |
| cushy | 13 | not burdensome or demanding; borne or done easily and without hardship | what a cushy job! |
| shoal | 8 | a large group of fish | - |
| chock | 16 | a block of wood used to prevent the sliding or rolling of a heavy object | - |
| vichy | 16 | a town in central France (south of Paris) noted for hot mineral springs; was capital of the unoccupied part of France during World War II | - |
| dishy | 12 | (informal British) sexually attractive | a dishy blonde |
| roshi | 8 | - | - |
| whisk | 15 | a small short-handled broom used to brush clothes | - |
| shear | 8 | shear the wool from | shear sheep |
| thyme | 13 | any of various mints of the genus Thymus | - |
| churn | 10 | be agitated | the sea was churning in the storm |
| sadhu | 9 | (Hinduism) an ascetic holy man | - |
| abhor | 10 | find repugnant | She abhors cats |
| shrug | 9 | a gesture involving the shoulders | - |
| shirk | 12 | avoid (one's assigned duties) | The derelict soldier shirked his duties |
| thunk | 12 | a dull hollow sound | the basketball made a thunk as it hit the rim |
| shogi | 9 | a form of chess played on a board of 81 squares; each player has 20 pieces | - |
| rhine | 8 | a major European river carrying more traffic than any other river in the world; flows into the North Sea | - |
| ghoul | 9 | someone who takes bodies from graves and sells them for anatomical dissection | - |
| shoji | 15 | a translucent screen made of a wooden frame covered with rice paper | - |
| wahoo | 11 | upright deciduous plant with crimson pods and seeds; the eastern United States from New York to Florida and Texas | - |
| washy | 14 | overly diluted; thin and insipid | washy coffee |
| bodhi | 11 | - | - |
| chomp | 14 | chew noisily | The boy chomped his sandwich |
| wight | 12 | a human being; `wight' is an archaic term | - |
| pacha | 12 | a civil or military authority in Turkey or Egypt | - |
| cheep | 12 | the short weak cry of a young bird | - |
| shard | 9 | a broken piece of a brittle artifact | - |
| chaff | 16 | material consisting of seed coverings and small pieces of stem or leaves that have been separated from the seeds | - |
| showy | 14 | (used especially of clothes) marked by conspicuous display | - |
| sophy | 13 | - | - |
| dacha | 11 | Russian country house | - |
| chook | 14 | - | - |
| dhoti | 9 | a long loincloth worn by Hindu men | - |
| ashen | 8 | anemic looking from illness or emotion | a face turned ashen |
| throb | 10 | expand and contract rhythmically; beat rhythmically | - |
| lohan | 8 | a Buddhist who has attained nirvana | - |
| ethos | 8 | (anthropology) the distinctive spirit of a culture or an era | the Greek ethos |
| lathe | 8 | machine tool for shaping metal or wood; the workpiece turns about a horizontal axis against a fixed tool | - |
| thrip | 10 | any of various small to minute sucking insects with narrow feathery wings if any; they feed on plant sap and many are destructive | - |
| ortho | 8 | - | - |
| whelp | 13 | give birth to (a puppy) | the dog whelped |
| shunt | 8 | a conductor having low resistance in parallel with another device to divert a fraction of the current | - |
| shyly | 14 | in a shy or timid or bashful manner | he smiled shyly |
| tushy | 11 | - | - |
| chafe | 13 | become or make sore by or as if by rubbing | - |
| phlox | 17 | any polemoniaceous plant of the genus Phlox; chiefly North American; cultivated for their clusters of flowers | - |
| rhone | 8 | a major French river; flows into the Mediterranean near Marseilles | - |
| shrub | 10 | a low woody perennial plant usually having several major stems | - |
| whist | 11 | a card game for four players who form two partnerships; a pack of 52 cards is dealt and each side scores one point for each trick it takes in excess of six | - |
| shuck | 14 | material consisting of seed coverings and small pieces of stem or leaves that have been separated from the seeds | - |
| whizz | 29 | move along very quickly | - |
| gushy | 12 | extravagantly demonstrative | write unrestrained and gushy poetry |
| chaya | 13 | - | - |
| khadi | 13 | a coarse homespun cotton cloth made in India | - |
| chide | 11 | censure severely or angrily | - |
| rathe | 8 | - | - |
| shied | 9 | - | - |
| shorn | 8 | having the hair or wool cut or clipped off as if with shears or clippers | picked up the baby's shorn curls from the floor |
| chela | 10 | a grasping structure on the limb of a crustacean or other arthropods | - |
| pshaw | 13 | - | - |
| shill | 8 | act as a shill | This man shilled and bid for an expensive carpet during the auction in order to drive the price up |
| sheva | 11 | - | - |
| shale | 8 | a sedimentary rock formed by the deposition of successive layers of clay | - |
| kohen | 12 | - | - |
| ethyl | 11 | the univalent hydrocarbon radical C2H5 derived from ethane by the removal of one hydrogen atom | - |
| duchy | 14 | the domain controlled by a duke or duchess | - |
| chaco | 12 | - | - |
| bahut | 10 | - | - |
| basho | 10 | - | - |
| tache | 10 | - | - |
| ghazi | 18 | - | - |
| lithe | 8 | gracefully thin and bending and moving with ease | - |
| boche | 12 | offensive term for a person of German descent | - |
| ochre | 10 | a moderate yellow-orange to orange color | - |
| chiao | 10 | - | - |
| bhang | 11 | a preparation of the leaves and flowers of the hemp plant; much used in India | - |
| pithy | 13 | concise and full of meaning | welcomed her pithy comments |
| sheaf | 11 | a package of several things tied together for carrying or storing | - |
| whang | 12 | the act of hitting vigorously | - |
| kasha | 12 | boiled or baked buckwheat | - |
| miche | 12 | - | - |
| meths | 10 | - | - |
| choli | 10 | - | - |
| phial | 10 | a small bottle that contains a drug (especially a sealed sterile container for injection by needle) | - |
| shier | 8 | - | - |
| tithe | 8 | a levy of one tenth of something | - |
| ghats | 9 | - | - |
| khoja | 19 | - | - |
| licht | 10 | - | - |
| chara | 10 | green algae common in freshwater lakes of limestone districts | - |
| chuff | 16 | blow hard and loudly | - |
| choux | 17 | - | - |
| arhat | 8 | a Buddhist who has attained nirvana | - |
| shyer | 11 | - | - |
| shoed | 9 | wearing footgear | - |
| thana | 8 | - | - |
| thane | 8 | a feudal lord or baron | - |
| nohow | 11 | - | - |
| whomp | 15 | hit with the hand | - |
| jehad | 16 | a holy struggle or striving by a Muslim for a moral or spiritual or political goal | - |
| litho | 8 | - | - |
| dhole | 9 | fierce wild dog of the forests of central and southeast Asia that hunts in packs | - |
| chine | 10 | backbone of an animal | - |
| bight | 11 | a bend or curve (especially in a coastline) | - |
| blahs | 10 | a general feeling of boredom and dissatisfaction | - |
| phono | 10 | - | - |
| rheum | 10 | rhubarb | - |
| schmo | 12 | (Yiddish) a jerk | - |
| shoon | 8 | - | - |
| thorp | 10 | - | - |
| ocher | 10 | a moderate yellow-orange to orange color | - |
| whelk | 15 | gather whelk | - |
| fiche | 13 | - | - |
| chimb | 14 | - | - |
| churl | 10 | a crude uncouth ill-bred person lacking culture or refinement | - |
| choky | 17 | British slang (dated) for a prison | - |
| aphid | 11 | any of various small plant-sucking insects | - |
| shiel | 8 | - | - |
| shako | 12 | tall hat; worn by some British soldiers on ceremonial occasions | - |
| therm | 10 | a unit of heat equal to 100,000 British thermal units | - |
| whorl | 11 | a structure consisting of something wound in a continuous series of loops | - |
| whare | 11 | - | - |
| withe | 11 | strong flexible twig | - |
| achar | 10 | - | - |
| ethal | 8 | - | - |
| evhoe | 11 | - | - |
| eughs | 9 | - | - |
| ephas | 10 | - | - |
| ephod | 11 | - | - |
| ephor | 10 | - | - |
| evohe | 11 | - | - |
| ewhow | 14 | - | - |
| ehing | 9 | - | - |
| elchi | 10 | - | - |
| dzhos | 18 | - | - |
| eched | 11 | - | - |
| eches | 10 | - | - |
| echos | 10 | - | - |
| eathe | 8 | - | - |
| foehn | 11 | a warm dry wind that blows down the northern slopes of the Alps | - |
| fohns | 11 | - | - |
| fehme | 13 | - | - |
| fecht | 13 | - | - |
| fichu | 13 | a lightweight triangular scarf worn by a woman | - |
| gaths | 9 | - | - |
| gosht | 9 | - | - |
| goths | 9 | - | - |
| gighe | 10 | - | - |
| ghaut | 9 | - | - |
| ghees | 9 | - | - |
| ghest | 9 | - | - |
| ghyll | 12 | - | - |
| ghast | 9 | - | - |
| ichor | 10 | a fluid product of inflammation | - |
| ihram | 10 | - | - |
| iches | 10 | - | - |
| iched | 11 | - | - |
| jehus | 15 | - | - |
| jhala | 15 | - | - |
| kacha | 14 | - | - |
| kahal | 12 | - | - |
| imshi | 10 | - | - |
| imshy | 13 | - | - |
| ither | 8 | - | - |
| ishes | 8 | - | - |
| kohas | 12 | - | - |
| kohls | 12 | - | - |
| kophs | 14 | - | - |
| kithe | 12 | - | - |
| kiths | 12 | - | - |
| kythe | 15 | - | - |
| kehua | 12 | - | - |
| kaphs | 14 | - | - |
| kight | 13 | - | - |
| khets | 12 | - | - |
| khors | 12 | - | - |
| khoum | 14 | 5 khoums equal 1 ouguiya in Mauritania | - |
| khuds | 13 | - | - |
| kheda | 13 | - | - |
| khafs | 15 | - | - |
| khans | 12 | - | - |
| khats | 12 | - | - |
| khaya | 15 | African mahogany trees | - |
| khazi | 21 | - | - |
| lichi | 10 | Chinese fruit having a thin brittle shell enclosing a sweet jellylike pulp and a single seed; often dried | - |
| lethe | 8 | (Greek mythology) a river in Hades; the souls of the dead had to drink from it, which made them forget all they had done and suffered when they were alive | - |
| liths | 8 | - | - |
| lathi | 8 | club consisting of a heavy stick (often bamboo) bound with iron; used by police in India | - |
| lahar | 8 | an avalanche of volcanic water and mud down the slopes of a volcano | - |
| lakhs | 12 | - | - |
| lehrs | 8 | - | - |
| lehua | 8 | - | - |
| laths | 8 | - | - |
| lathy | 11 | - | - |
| machs | 12 | - | - |
| mache | 12 | - | - |
| machi | 12 | - | - |
| mahoe | 10 | erect forest tree of Cuba and Jamaica having variably hairy leaves and orange-yellow or orange-red flowers; yields a moderately dense timber for cabinetwork and gunstocks | - |
| mahua | 10 | - | - |
| mahwa | 13 | - | - |
| lushy | 11 | - | - |
| lythe | 11 | - | - |
| lochs | 10 | - | - |
| micht | 12 | - | - |
| mihis | 10 | - | - |
| mohel | 10 | - | - |
| mohrs | 10 | - | - |
| mohua | 10 | - | - |
| mohur | 10 | - | - |
| mochs | 12 | - | - |
| mochy | 15 | - | - |
| mashy | 13 | - | - |
| meshy | 13 | - | - |
| metho | 10 | - | - |
| mhorr | 10 | - | - |
| nahal | 8 | - | - |
| nache | 10 | - | - |
| musha | 10 | - | - |
| mutha | 10 | - | - |
| mythi | 13 | - | - |
| myths | 13 | - | - |
| mythy | 16 | - | - |
| nashi | 8 | - | - |
| moths | 10 | - | - |
| mothy | 13 | worn or eaten away by (or as if by) moths | - |
| mucho | 12 | - | - |
| muhly | 13 | - | - |
| deshi | 9 | - | - |
| dhobi | 11 | - | - |
| dholl | 9 | - | - |
| dhols | 9 | - | - |
| dhows | 12 | - | - |
| dhuti | 9 | - | - |
| dhals | 9 | - | - |
| dhaks | 13 | - | - |
| dicht | 11 | - | - |
| dight | 10 | - | - |
| dashi | 9 | - | - |
| dashy | 12 | - | - |
| dahls | 9 | - | - |
| docht | 11 | - | - |
| dohyo | 12 | - | - |
| bothy | 13 | - | - |
| boohs | 10 | - | - |
| bohos | 10 | - | - |
| bohea | 10 | - | - |
| caphs | 12 | - | - |
| buchu | 12 | - | - |
| buhls | 10 | - | - |
| buhrs | 10 | - | - |
| cahow | 13 | - | - |
| cohab | 12 | - | - |
| cohoe | 10 | small salmon of northern Pacific coasts and the Great Lakes | - |
| cohog | 11 | - | - |
| cohos | 10 | - | - |
| chert | 10 | variety of silica containing microcrystalline quartz | - |
| chews | 13 | - | - |
| chere | 10 | - | - |
| chemo | 12 | - | - |
| chefs | 13 | - | - |
| cheka | 14 | - | - |
| chelp | 12 | - | - |
| chias | 10 | - | - |
| chibs | 12 | - | - |
| chica | 12 | - | - |
| chimo | 12 | - | - |
| chics | 12 | - | - |
| chiel | 10 | - | - |
| chiks | 14 | - | - |
| chais | 10 | - | - |
| chals | 10 | - | - |
| chams | 12 | - | - |
| chank | 14 | - | - |
| chace | 12 | - | - |
| chack | 16 | - | - |
| chado | 11 | - | - |
| chads | 11 | - | - |
| chaft | 13 | - | - |
| chape | 12 | - | - |
| chats | 10 | - | - |
| chave | 13 | - | - |
| chavs | 13 | - | - |
| chawk | 17 | - | - |
| chaws | 13 | - | - |
| chary | 13 | characterized by great caution and wariness | chary of the risks involved |
| chapt | 12 | - | - |
| chare | 10 | - | - |
| chark | 14 | - | - |
| charr | 10 | any of several small trout-like fish of the genus Salvelinus | - |
| chars | 10 | - | - |
| chays | 13 | - | - |
| chows | 13 | - | - |
| churr | 10 | make a vibrant sound, as of some birds | - |
| chuse | 10 | - | - |
| chyle | 13 | a milky fluid consisting of lymph and emulsified fats; formed in the small intestine during digestion of ingested fats | - |
| chyme | 15 | a semiliquid mass of partially digested food that passes from the stomach through the pyloric sphincter into the duodenum | - |
| chynd | 14 | - | - |
| chubs | 12 | - | - |
| chufa | 13 | European sedge having small edible nutlike tubers | - |
| chugs | 11 | - | - |
| chums | 12 | - | - |
| chowk | 17 | - | - |
| chits | 10 | - | - |
| chive | 13 | perennial having hollow cylindrical leaves used for seasoning | - |
| chivs | 13 | - | - |
| chivy | 16 | annoy continually or chronically | - |
| chizz | 28 | - | - |
| chocs | 12 | - | - |
| chiru | 10 | - | - |
| chirt | 10 | - | - |
| chins | 10 | - | - |
| chirk | 14 | make a shrill creaking, squeaking, or noise, as of a door, mouse, or bird | - |
| chirl | 10 | - | - |
| chirm | 12 | - | - |
| chiro | 10 | - | - |
| chirr | 10 | make a vibrant noise, of grasshoppers or cicadas | - |
| chode | 11 | - | - |
| chogs | 11 | - | - |
Dive into the vibrant world of five-letter words with an 'H' sitting snugly in the middle. This quirky positioning transforms ordinary letters into a linguistic delight, lending these words a distinct flavor that dances on the tongue. Whether you're a word enthusiast, a Scrabble aficionado, or a Wordle wizard, you'll discover how this central 'H' creates unique sounds, meanings, and curiosities in the English language. Get ready to explore fascinating examples that will make you see these words in a whole new light!
About 5-letter words in the middle H
In the English language, the central position of the letter 'H' in five-letter words is both common and captivating. This placement often introduces a soft breathy sound that can change the word's entire feel. It might serve to differentiate meaning subtly or even add a touch of elegance. For example, consider the difference between "might" with its strong, silent presence and "mirth," where the 'H' brings a cheerful edge to the spoken word.
The frequency of these words in everyday language means they are not only useful but also versatile. The middle 'H' can dictate pronunciation, making the spoken language more dynamic and engaging. In words like "whale" or "whelp," the 'H' acts as a bridge, allowing for a smooth transition between sounds, adding fluidity to the language. These words often find themselves in poetry, prose, and casual conversation, highlighting the playful and ever-evolving nature of English.
Popular word examples
Words with an 'H' in the middle capture the imagination by altering sound and meaning. Here are some popular examples:
Cheet
- Definition: A deceit or trick.
- Example in a Sentence: "He pulled a cheet that left everyone baffled."
- Fun Fact: Though rarely used today, "cheet" shares roots with the more common word "cheat."
Choke
- Definition: To obstruct or block a passage or process.
- Example in a Sentence: "The engine began to choke on the dusty desert air."
- Fun Fact: The word "choke" is derived from Old English "choccan," meaning to suffocate.
Ashen
- Definition: Of a pale, gray color.
- Example in a Sentence: "Her face turned ashen at the sight of the ghost."
- Fun Fact: "Ashen" comes from the Old English word "æscen," influenced by the color of ash.
Whirl
- Definition: To spin or rotate rapidly.
- Example in a Sentence: "Leaves began to whirl in the autumn breeze."
- Fun Fact: "Whirl" has been used since the 14th century, emphasizing the motion in storytelling and poetry.
Chase
- Definition: To pursue or follow quickly.
- Example in a Sentence: "The dog was eager to chase the squirrel through the park."
- Fun Fact: "Chase" originates from the Old French "chacier," which means to hunt.
Rhino
- Definition: Short for rhinoceros, a large herbivorous mammal.
- Example in a Sentence: "The rhino grazed peacefully in the savanna."
- Fun Fact: The word "rhino" is a modern abbreviation, evolving from the full term "rhinoceros" in the 19th century.
Sphinx
- Definition: A mythological creature with the body of a lion and the head of a human.
- Example in a Sentence: "The riddle of the sphinx puzzled many travelers."
- Fun Fact: The Sphinx is famous for its enigmatic riddle in Greek mythology.
Shush
- Definition: To silence or quiet someone.
- Example in a Sentence: "She had to shush the crowd to hear the announcement."
- Fun Fact: "Shush" is an onomatopoeic word, mimicking the sound made to quieten others.
Bhaji
- Definition: A type of Indian fried snack.
- Example in a Sentence: "We ordered an onion bhaji as a starter."
- Fun Fact: "Bhaji" comes from the Marathi language, reflecting its origins in Indian cuisine.
Chasm
- Definition: A deep fissure in the earth's surface.
- Example in a Sentence: "They peered into the dark chasm, wondering what lay below."
- Fun Fact: "Chasm" derives from the Greek "khasma," meaning a yawning hollow or abyss.
High-scoring Scrabble examples
For Scrabble enthusiasts, here are some high-scoring words with a middle 'H' that could boost your game!
| Word | Scrabble Points | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| Chutzpah | 28 | Shameless audacity; impudence. |
| Phlox | 18 | A type of plant with clusters of colorful flowers. |
| Glyph | 14 | A symbolic or pictorial representation. |
| Nymph | 13 | A mythological spirit of nature depicted as a beautiful maiden. |
| Lynch | 13 | To kill someone, especially by hanging, for an alleged offense without a legal trial. |
Popular 5-letter words for Wordle
Wordle lovers, take note of these fantastic words to enhance your guessing strategy:
| Word | Definition |
|---|---|
| Chime | A harmonious ringing sound. |
| Chart | A visual representation of data. |
| Ghoul | An evil spirit or phantom, especially one robbing graves. |
| Shirk | To avoid or neglect a responsibility. |
| Thigh | The part of the leg between the hip and knee. |
Unusual and rare word examples
Let's explore some rare gems that fit our theme:
Ethic
- Definition: A set of moral principles.
- Interesting Fact: The word "ethic" originates from the Greek word "ethikos," relating to character.
- Example in a Sentence: "His strong work ethic earned him respect among his peers."
Khaki
- Definition: A light brown fabric color, often used for military uniforms.
- Interesting Fact: "Khaki" comes from the Urdu and Persian word for dust, reflecting the color's origin.
- Example in a Sentence: "The scout wore a khaki uniform during the hike."
Ochre
- Definition: An earthy pigment ranging from yellow to deep orange or brown.
- Interesting Fact: Ochre has been used as a pigment in painting and pottery since prehistoric times.
- Example in a Sentence: "The artist used ochre to add warmth to the landscape painting."
Unhip
- Definition: Not conforming to current fashion or trends.
- Interesting Fact: "Unhip" first appeared as a colloquial term in the mid-20th century.
- Example in a Sentence: "Despite being unhip, his vintage style had a certain charm."
Yharnam
- Definition: A fictional city in the video game Bloodborne.
- Interesting Fact: Yharnam is inspired by Gothic architecture and Victorian horror themes.
- Example in a Sentence: "Gamers explore the mysterious streets of Yharnam in search of secrets."
Final words
Embarking on a journey through five-letter words with a middle 'H' reveals the whimsical nature of language. With their unique pronunciations and captivating meanings, these words enrich our vocabulary and spark curiosity. Whether you're playing games or crafting stories, keep an eye out for these delightful linguistic treasures!
