Words Starting With HA
Get ready to dive into a world of 'ha'ppy discoveries as we explore words that start with "HA"! From "harmony" to "hazard," these words are full of surprises and charm. Whether you're a wordsmith or just curious, there's something here for everyone. Let the fun begin!
2 letter words
| Word | Points | Definition | Sentence example |
|---|---|---|---|
| ha | 5 | (astronomy) the angular distance of a celestial point measured westward along the celestial equator from the zenith crossing; the right ascension for an observer at a particular location and time of day | - |
3 letter words
View all| Word | Points | Definition | Sentence example |
|---|---|---|---|
| had | 7 | - | - |
| has | 6 | - | - |
| hat | 6 | headdress that protects the head from bad weather; has shaped crown and usually a brim | - |
| han | 6 | imperial dynasty that ruled China (most of the time from 206 BC to AD 220) and expanded its boundaries and developed its bureaucracy; remembered as one of the great eras of Chinese civilization | - |
| ham | 8 | meat cut from the thigh of a hog (usually smoked) | - |
| hay | 9 | convert (plant material) into hay | - |
| hae | 6 | - | - |
| hah | 9 | - | - |
| hag | 7 | eellike cyclostome having a tongue with horny teeth in a round mouth surrounded by eight tentacles; feeds on dead or trapped fishes by boring into their bodies | - |
| hao | 6 | 10 hao equal 1 dong in Vietnam | - |
| haw | 9 | a spring-flowering shrub or small tree of the genus Crataegus | - |
| hap | 8 | come to pass | What is happening? |
| haj | 13 | the fifth pillar of Islam is a pilgrimage to Mecca during the month of Dhu al-Hijja; at least once in a lifetime a Muslim is expected to make a religious journey to Mecca and the Kaaba | for a Muslim the hajj is the ultimate act of worship |
4 letter words
View all| Word | Points | Definition | Sentence example |
|---|---|---|---|
| have | 10 | serve oneself to, or consume regularly | - |
| hard | 8 | (of light) transmitted directly from a pointed light source | - |
| hand | 8 | the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb | he had the hands of a surgeon |
| half | 10 | one of two equal parts of a divisible whole | half a loaf |
| hate | 7 | the emotion of intense dislike; a feeling of dislike so strong that it demands action | - |
| hair | 7 | a very small distance or space | they escaped by a hair's-breadth |
| hang | 8 | fall or flow in a certain way | This dress hangs well |
| hall | 7 | United States chemist who developed an economical method of producing aluminum from bauxite (1863-1914) | - |
| harm | 9 | the act of damaging something or someone | - |
| hail | 7 | praise vociferously | The critics hailed the young pianist as a new Rubinstein |
| hank | 11 | a coil of rope or wool or yarn | - |
| halt | 7 | an interruption or temporary suspension of progress or movement | a halt in the arms race |
| hack | 13 | cough spasmodically | The patient with emphysema is hacking all day |
| hawk | 14 | a square board with a handle underneath; used by masons to hold or carry mortar | - |
| haul | 7 | draw slowly or heavily | haul stones |
| hare | 7 | flesh of any of various rabbits or hares (wild or domesticated) eaten as food | - |
| hath | 10 | - | - |
| hash | 10 | purified resinous extract of the hemp plant; used as a hallucinogen | - |
| hart | 7 | United States playwright who collaborated with George S. Kaufman (1904-1961) | - |
| hale | 7 | prolific United States writer (1822-1909) | - |
| harp | 9 | a small rectangular free-reed instrument having a row of free reeds set back in air holes and played by blowing into the desired hole | - |
| haze | 16 | confusion characterized by lack of clarity | - |
| halo | 7 | an indication of radiant light drawn around the head of a saint | - |
| haji | 14 | an Arabic term of respect for someone who has made the pilgrimage to Mecca | - |
| hast | 7 | - | - |
| hazy | 19 | indistinct or hazy in outline | - |
| hark | 11 | listen; used mostly in the imperative | - |
| hays | 10 | United States lawyer and politician who formulated a production code that prescribed the moral content of United States films from 1930 to 1966 (1879-1954) | - |
| hajj | 21 | the fifth pillar of Islam is a pilgrimage to Mecca during the month of Dhu al-Hijja; at least once in a lifetime a Muslim is expected to make a religious journey to Mecca and the Kaaba | for a Muslim the hajj is the ultimate act of worship |
| hake | 11 | any of several marine food fishes related to cod | - |
| hadj | 15 | the fifth pillar of Islam is a pilgrimage to Mecca during the month of Dhu al-Hijja; at least once in a lifetime a Muslim is expected to make a religious journey to Mecca and the Kaaba | - |
| hade | 8 | - | - |
| habu | 9 | - | - |
| hame | 9 | stable gear consisting of either of two curved supports that are attached to the collar of a draft horse and that hold the traces | - |
| haft | 10 | the handle of a weapon or tool | - |
| haaf | 10 | - | - |
| haar | 7 | - | - |
| hads | 8 | - | - |
| haed | 8 | - | - |
| haem | 9 | a complex red organic pigment containing iron and other atoms to which oxygen binds | - |
| haen | 7 | - | - |
| haes | 7 | - | - |
| haet | 7 | - | - |
| haff | 13 | - | - |
| hagg | 9 | - | - |
| hags | 8 | - | - |
| haha | 10 | - | - |
| hahs | 10 | - | - |
| haik | 11 | an outer garment consisting of a large piece of white cloth; worn by men and women in northern Africa | - |
| hain | 7 | - | - |
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5 letter words
View all| Word | Points | Definition | Sentence example |
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| happy | 15 | marked by good fortune | a happy outcome |
| haven | 11 | a sheltered port where ships can take on or discharge cargo | - |
| hands | 9 | the force of workers available | - |
| harry | 11 | make a pillaging or destructive raid on (a place), as in wartimes | - |
| hated | 9 | treated with dislike or contempt | - |
| habit | 10 | an established custom | it was their habit to dine at 7 every evening |
| harsh | 11 | unpleasantly stern | wild and harsh country full of hot sand and cactus |
| handy | 12 | United States blues musician who transcribed and published traditional blues music (1873-1958) | - |
| hatch | 13 | shading consisting of multiple crossing lines | - |
| hairy | 11 | having or covered with hair | Jacob was a hairy man |
| hallo | 8 | - | - |
| haunt | 8 | haunt like a ghost; pursue | Fear of illness haunts her |
| haste | 8 | the act of moving hurriedly and in a careless manner | in his haste to leave he forgot his book |
| hardy | 12 | United States slapstick comedian who played the pompous and overbearing member of the Laurel and Hardy duo who made many films (1892-1957) | - |
| hajji | 22 | an Arabic term of respect for someone who has made the pilgrimage to Mecca | - |
| hasty | 11 | done with very great haste and without due deliberation | hasty marriage seldom proveth well |
| havoc | 13 | violent and needless disturbance | - |
| hanks | 12 | United States film actor (born in 1956) | - |
| hazel | 17 | Australian tree grown especially for ornament and its fine-grained wood and bearing edible nuts | - |
| hades | 9 | (religion) the world of the dead | - |
| harem | 10 | living quarters reserved for wives and concubines and female relatives in a Muslim household | - |
| hanky | 15 | a square piece of cloth used for wiping the eyes or nose or as a costume accessory | - |
| hakim | 14 | a Muslim physician | - |
| hater | 8 | a person who hates | - |
| hadji | 16 | an Arabic term of respect for someone who has made the pilgrimage to Mecca | - |
| haiku | 12 | an epigrammatic Japanese verse form of three short lines | - |
| hammy | 15 | affectedly dramatic; overacted | - |
| haole | 8 | - | - |
| halal | 8 | conforming to dietary laws | halal meat |
| hamza | 19 | - | - |
| harpy | 13 | large black-and-white crested eagle of tropical America | - |
| hamal | 10 | - | - |
| halve | 11 | divide by two; divide into halves | - |
| hadst | 9 | - | - |
| hajis | 15 | - | - |
| hansa | 8 | - | - |
| haram | 10 | - | - |
| halva | 11 | - | - |
| haply | 13 | by accident | betrayed by a word haply overheard |
| halon | 8 | a compound in which the hydrogen atoms of a hydrocarbon have been replaced by bromine and other halogen atoms; very stable; used in fire extinguishers although it is thought to release bromine that depletes the ozone layer | - |
| hafiz | 20 | - | - |
| hards | 9 | - | - |
| haver | 11 | - | - |
| halid | 9 | - | - |
| hamba | 12 | - | - |
| haoma | 10 | leafless East Indian vine; its sour milky juice formerly used to make an intoxicating drink | - |
| harim | 10 | - | - |
| haafs | 11 | - | - |
| haars | 8 | - | - |
| hable | 10 | - | - |
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6 letter words
View all| Word | Points | Definition | Sentence example |
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| happen | 13 | come upon, as if by accident; meet with | I happened upon the most wonderful bakery not very far from here |
| having | 13 | - | - |
| handle | 10 | touch, lift, or hold with the hands | Don't handle the merchandise |
| hardly | 13 | almost not | he hardly ever goes fishing |
| handed | 11 | having or involving the use of hands | a handed, tree-living animal |
| hammer | 13 | a power tool for drilling rocks | - |
| hatred | 10 | the emotion of intense dislike; a feeling of dislike so strong that it demands action | - |
| harbor | 11 | a sheltered port where ships can take on or discharge cargo | - |
| harper | 11 | someone who plays the harp | - |
| hamlet | 11 | a community of people smaller than a village | - |
| hating | 10 | - | - |
| haired | 10 | having or covered with hair | - |
| hassle | 9 | disorderly fighting | - |
| hacker | 15 | one who works hard at boring tasks | - |
| harass | 9 | annoy continually or chronically | This man harasses his female co-workers |
| hazard | 19 | take a risk in the hope of a favorable outcome | - |
| hangar | 10 | a large structure at an airport where aircraft can be stored and maintained | - |
| hairdo | 10 | the arrangement of the hair (especially a woman's hair) | - |
| halves | 12 | - | - |
| hanger | 10 | anything from which something can be hung | - |
| hansel | 9 | - | - |
| hasten | 9 | speed up the progress of; facilitate | - |
| hamper | 13 | prevent the progress or free movement of | He was hampered in his efforts by the bad weather |
| harlot | 9 | a woman who engages in sexual intercourse for money | - |
| harden | 10 | harden by reheating and cooling in oil | - |
| haggle | 11 | wrangle (over a price, terms of an agreement, etc.) | Let's not haggle over a few dollars |
| harken | 13 | listen; used mostly in the imperative | - |
| havers | 12 | - | - |
| hatter | 9 | someone who makes and sells hats | - |
| hazing | 19 | - | - |
| hawker | 16 | someone who travels about selling his wares (as on the streets or at carnivals) | - |
| hankie | 13 | a square piece of cloth used for wiping the eyes or nose or as a costume accessory | - |
| harrow | 12 | draw a harrow over (land) | - |
| halter | 9 | prevent the progress or free movement of | - |
| hazmat | 20 | an abbreviation for `hazardous material' used on warning signs | - |
| haggis | 11 | made of sheep's or calf's viscera minced with oatmeal and suet and onions and boiled in the animal's stomach | - |
| hallow | 12 | render holy by means of religious rites | - |
| hangup | 12 | - | - |
| hassel | 9 | Norwegian chemist noted for his research on organic molecules (1897-1981) | - |
| haring | 10 | - | - |
| hadith | 13 | (Islam) the way of life prescribed as normative for Muslims on the basis of the teachings and practices of Muhammad and interpretations of the Koran | - |
| hammam | 15 | - | - |
| hanker | 13 | desire strongly or persistently | - |
| hatted | 10 | wearing a hat or a hat of a particular kind | two old ladies, neatly hatted and gloved |
| hadron | 10 | any elementary particle that interacts strongly with other particles | - |
| hakeem | 15 | a Muslim physician | - |
| hansom | 11 | a two-wheeled horse-drawn covered carriage with the driver's seat above and behind the passengers | - |
| halide | 10 | a salt of any halogen acid | - |
| haloed | 10 | - | - |
| hatpin | 11 | a long sturdy pin used by women to secure a hat to their hair | - |
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7 letter words
View all| Word | Points | Definition | Sentence example |
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| hanging | 12 | decoration that is hung (as a tapestry) on a wall or over a window | the cold castle walls were covered with hangings |
| happily | 17 | in a joyous manner | they shouted happily |
| happier | 14 | - | - |
| halfway | 19 | equally distant from the extremes | - |
| harmony | 15 | agreement of opinions | - |
| harvest | 13 | gather, as of natural products | harvest the grapes |
| haircut | 12 | the act of cutting the hair | - |
| haunted | 11 | having or showing excessive or compulsive concern with something | became more and more haunted by the stupid riddle |
| handled | 12 | having a usually specified type of handle | pearl-handled revolver |
| hallway | 16 | an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open | - |
| handful | 14 | a small number or amount | only a handful of responses were received |
| handbag | 14 | a container used for carrying money and small personal items or accessories (especially by women) | - |
| hamster | 12 | short-tailed Old World burrowing rodent with large cheek pouches | - |
| hamburg | 15 | a port city in northern Germany on the Elbe River that was founded by Charlemagne in the 9th century and is today the largest port in Germany; in 1241 it formed an alliance with Lubeck that became the basis for the Hanseatic League | - |
| harbour | 12 | a sheltered port where ships can take on or discharge cargo | - |
| hacking | 17 | - | - |
| habitat | 12 | the type of environment in which an organism or group normally lives or occurs | a marine habitat |
| harmful | 15 | causing or capable of causing harm | too much sun is harmful to the skin |
| harness | 10 | put a harness | harness the horse |
| hawking | 18 | English theoretical physicist (born in 1942) | - |
| hateful | 13 | characterized by malice | a hateful thing to do |
| handler | 11 | (sports) someone in charge of training an athlete or a team | - |
| hatchet | 15 | weapon consisting of a fighting ax; used by North American Indians | - |
| hauling | 11 | the activity of transporting goods by truck | - |
| hammock | 20 | a hanging bed of canvas or rope netting (usually suspended between two trees); swings easily | - |
| hatched | 16 | shaded by means of fine parallel or crossed lines | - |
| hashish | 16 | purified resinous extract of the hemp plant; used as a hallucinogen | - |
| hangman | 13 | an executioner who hangs the condemned person | - |
| hanuman | 12 | langur of southern Asia; regarded as sacred in India | - |
| haywire | 16 | not functioning properly | has gone completely haywire |
| harshly | 16 | in a harsh and grating manner | - |
| hatcher | 15 | - | - |
| handgun | 12 | a firearm that is held and fired with one hand | - |
| hayride | 14 | - | - |
| harpoon | 12 | a spear with a shaft and barbed point for throwing; used for catching large fish or whales; a strong line is attached to it | - |
| hairpin | 12 | a double pronged pin used to hold women's hair in place | - |
| hangout | 11 | a frequently visited place | - |
| harping | 13 | - | - |
| halibut | 12 | marine food fish of the northern Atlantic or northern Pacific; the largest flatfish and one of the largest teleost fishes | - |
| hastily | 13 | in a hurried or hasty manner | hastily, he scanned the headlines |
| haughty | 17 | having or showing arrogant superiority to and disdain of those one views as unworthy | haughty aristocrats |
| halfwit | 16 | - | - |
| handout | 11 | an announcement distributed to members of the press in order to supplement or replace an oral presentation | - |
| haggard | 13 | British writer noted for romantic adventure novels (1856-1925) | - |
| hayward | 17 | - | - |
| hacksaw | 19 | saw used with one hand for cutting metal | - |
| harelip | 12 | a congenital cleft in the middle of the upper lip | - |
| hapless | 12 | deserving or inciting pity | a hapless victim |
| hackney | 19 | a carriage for hire | - |
| hairier | 10 | - | - |
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8 letter words
View all| Word | Points | Definition | Sentence example |
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| handsome | 14 | given or giving freely | a handsome allowance |
| handling | 13 | the management of someone or something | the handling of prisoners |
| harmless | 13 | not causing or capable of causing harm | harmless bacteria |
| happiest | 15 | - | - |
| hardware | 15 | (computer science) the mechanical, magnetic, electronic, and electrical components making up a computer system | - |
| hangover | 15 | disagreeable aftereffects from the use of drugs (especially alcohol) | - |
| hardcore | 14 | extremely explicit | - |
| hallowed | 15 | worthy of religious veneration | Jerusalem's hallowed soil |
| hardship | 17 | a state of misfortune or affliction | a life of hardship |
| haunting | 12 | continually recurring to the mind | haunting memories |
| handicap | 16 | the condition of being unable to perform as a consequence of physical or mental unfitness | - |
| harassed | 12 | troubled persistently especially with petty annoyances | harassed working mothers |
| hammered | 16 | shaped or worked with a hammer and often showing hammer marks | a bowl of hammered brass |
| hastings | 12 | United States architect who formed and important architectural firm with John Merven Carrere (1860-1929) | - |
| handcuff | 20 | shackle that consists of a metal loop that can be locked around the wrist; usually used in pairs | - |
| handyman | 17 | a man skilled in various odd jobs and other small tasks | - |
| hardened | 13 | converted to solid form (as concrete) | - |
| haystack | 20 | a stack of hay | - |
| handover | 15 | act of relinquishing property or authority etc | the handover of occupied territory |
| hacienda | 14 | a large estate in Spanish-speaking countries | - |
| halftime | 16 | an intermission between the first and second half of a game | - |
| handmade | 15 | made by hand or a hand process | delicate handmade baby dresses |
| handball | 14 | a game played in a walled court or against a single wall by two or four players who strike a rubber ball with their hands | - |
| handbook | 18 | a concise reference book providing specific information about a subject or location | - |
| hallmark | 17 | a mark on an article of trade to indicate its origin and authenticity | - |
| hairless | 11 | having no hair or fur | a Mexican Hairless is about the size of a fox terrier and hairless except for a tufts on the head and tail |
| hairline | 11 | a very thin line | - |
| habitual | 13 | commonly used or practiced; usual | his habitual comment |
| hatching | 17 | shading consisting of multiple crossing lines | - |
| harmonic | 15 | involving or characterized by harmony | - |
| hardball | 14 | a no-nonsense attitude in business or politics | they play hardball in the Senate |
| hardwood | 16 | the wood of broad-leaved dicotyledonous trees (as distinguished from the wood of conifers) | - |
| hardness | 12 | devoid of passion or feeling; hardheartedness | - |
| hazelnut | 20 | any of several shrubs or small trees of the genus Corylus bearing edible nuts enclosed in a leafy husk | - |
| handrail | 12 | a railing at the side of a staircase or balcony to prevent people from falling | - |
| hairball | 13 | a compact mass of hair that forms in the alimentary canal (especially in the stomach of animals as a result of licking fur) | - |
| haggling | 14 | an instance of intense argument (as in bargaining) | - |
| handheld | 16 | small and light enough to be operated while you hold it in your hands | - |
| harridan | 12 | a scolding (even vicious) old woman | - |
| haftorah | 17 | a short selection from the Prophets read on every Sabbath in a Jewish synagogue following a reading from the Torah | - |
| hatchery | 19 | a place where eggs are hatched under artificial conditions (especially fish eggs) | the park authorities operated a trout hatchery |
| handcart | 14 | wheeled vehicle that can be pushed by a person; may have one or two or four wheels | he used a handcart to carry the rocks away |
| hatchway | 22 | an entrance equipped with a hatch; especially a passageway between decks of a ship | - |
| handmaid | 15 | a personal maid or female attendant | - |
| havelock | 20 | a cloth covering for a service cap with a flap extending over the back of the neck to protect the neck from direct rays of the sun | - |
| hawthorn | 17 | a spring-flowering shrub or small tree of the genus Crataegus | - |
| habanero | 13 | - | - |
| hardline | 12 | firm and uncompromising | - |
| hairiest | 11 | - | - |
| handwork | 19 | a work produced by hand labor | - |
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9 letter words
View all| Word | Points | Definition | Sentence example |
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| happening | 17 | an event that happens | - |
| happiness | 16 | state of well-being characterized by emotions ranging from contentment to intense joy | - |
| handcuffs | 21 | - | - |
| hamburger | 17 | beef that has been ground | - |
| handshake | 20 | grasping and shaking a person's hand (as to acknowledge an introduction or to agree on a contract) | - |
| hairstyle | 15 | the arrangement of the hair (especially a woman's hair) | - |
| hammering | 17 | the act of pounding (delivering repeated heavy blows) | - |
| harmonica | 16 | a small rectangular free-reed instrument having a row of free reeds set back in air holes and played by blowing into the desired hole | - |
| hazardous | 22 | involving risk or danger | skydiving is a hazardous sport |
| handiwork | 20 | a work produced by hand labor | - |
| habitable | 16 | fit for habitation | the habitable world |
| harmonium | 16 | a free-reeded instrument with a piano keyboard in which air is forced through the reeds by bellows | - |
| hairbrush | 17 | a brush used to groom a person's hair | - |
| harvester | 15 | someone who helps to gather the harvest | - |
| hairpiece | 16 | a covering or bunch of human or artificial hair used for disguise or adornment | - |
| hairspray | 17 | - | - |
| harnessed | 13 | brought under control and put to use | electricity from the harnessed Colorado River |
| handstand | 14 | the act of supporting yourself by your hands alone in an upside down position | - |
| handbrake | 19 | - | - |
| harrowing | 16 | extremely painful | - |
| hailstorm | 14 | a storm during which hail falls | - |
| harbinger | 15 | something that precedes and indicates the approach of something or someone | - |
| handlebar | 15 | the shaped bar used to steer a bicycle | - |
| hankering | 17 | a yearning for something or to do something | - |
| handsomer | 15 | - | - |
| hardening | 14 | the process of becoming hard or solid by cooling or drying or crystallization | the hardening of concrete |
| harshness | 15 | the quality of being harsh or rough or grating to the senses | - |
| haematoma | 16 | a localized swelling filled with blood | - |
| halitosis | 12 | offensive breath | - |
| hamstring | 15 | one of the tendons at the back of the knee | - |
| harlequin | 21 | a clown or buffoon (after the Harlequin character in the commedia dell'arte) | - |
| harmonics | 16 | the study of musical sound | - |
| harmonize | 23 | go together | The colors don't harmonize |
| haphazard | 27 | without care; in a slapdash manner | the Prime Minister was wearing a grey suit and a white shirt with a soft collar, but his neck had become thinner and the collar stood away from it as if it had been bought haphazard |
| haversack | 21 | a bag carried by a strap on your back or shoulder | - |
| haltingly | 16 | - | - |
| hardcover | 18 | having a hard back or cover | - |
| hatchling | 18 | any recently hatched animal (especially birds) | - |
| hackneyed | 22 | repeated too often; overfamiliar through overuse | hackneyed phrases |
| hatchback | 25 | a sloping rear car door that is lifted to open | - |
| handcraft | 18 | a work produced by hand labor | - |
| haymaking | 22 | cutting grass and curing it to make hay | - |
| hackberry | 23 | small edible dark purple to black berry with large pits; southern United States | - |
| halothane | 15 | a nonflammable inhalation anesthetic that produces general anesthesia; used along with analgesics and muscle relaxants for many types of surgical procedures | - |
| hardheads | 17 | a weedy perennial with tough wiry stems and purple flowers; native to Europe but widely naturalized | - |
| hastiness | 12 | overly eager speed (and possible carelessness) | - |
| haughtily | 19 | in a haughty manner | he peered haughtily down his nose |
| habituate | 14 | take or consume (regularly or habitually) | - |
| halfpenny | 20 | an English coin worth half a penny | - |
| handwoven | 19 | made on a handloom | handwoven tablecloth |
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10 letter words
View all| Word | Points | Definition | Sentence example |
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| hallelujah | 23 | a shout or song of praise to God | - |
| harassment | 15 | the act of tormenting by continued persistent attacks and criticism | - |
| harvesting | 17 | the gathering of a ripened crop | - |
| harmonious | 15 | exhibiting equivalence or correspondence among constituents of an entity or between different entities | - |
| handsomely | 19 | in an attractively handsome manner | the volume was handsomely bound |
| hammerhead | 21 | a stupid person; these words are used to express a low opinion of someone's intelligence | - |
| handsomest | 16 | - | - |
| habitation | 15 | the act of dwelling in or living permanently in a place (said of both animals and men) | he studied the creation and inhabitation and demise of the colony |
| hardheaded | 19 | guided by practical experience and observation rather than theory | a hardheaded appraisal of our position |
| handlebars | 16 | - | - |
| habitually | 18 | according to habit or custom | her habitually severe expression |
| handmaiden | 17 | a personal maid or female attendant | - |
| habituated | 16 | - | - |
| handspring | 17 | an acrobatic feat in which a person goes from a standing position to a handstand and back again | - |
| halleluiah | 16 | - | - |
| handicraft | 19 | a work produced by hand labor | - |
| harmlessly | 18 | in a harmless manner | this is a harmlessly childish game |
| hauntingly | 17 | - | - |
| harmonized | 25 | involving or characterized by harmony | - |
| harelipped | 18 | - | - |
| handbasket | 20 | a container that is usually woven and has handles | - |
| haanepoots | 15 | - | - |
| haberdines | 16 | - | - |
| habergeons | 16 | - | - |
| habilatory | 18 | - | - |
| habiliment | 17 | a covering designed to be worn on a person's body | - |
| habilitate | 15 | provide with clothes or put clothes on | - |
| habitaunce | 17 | - | - |
| habituates | 15 | - | - |
| hacendados | 17 | - | - |
| haciendado | 17 | - | - |
| hackamores | 21 | - | - |
| hackbuteer | 21 | - | - |
| hackbutter | 21 | - | - |
| hackerazzi | 37 | - | - |
| hackerazzo | 37 | - | - |
| hackmatack | 27 | poplar of northeastern North America with broad heart-shaped leaves | - |
| hackneying | 23 | - | - |
| hackneyism | 24 | - | - |
| hackneyman | 24 | - | - |
| hackneymen | 24 | - | - |
| hacksawing | 23 | - | - |
| hacktivism | 24 | - | - |
| hacktivist | 22 | - | - |
| hacquetons | 24 | - | - |
| hadrosaurs | 14 | - | - |
| haemagogue | 17 | - | - |
| haemateins | 15 | - | - |
| haematinic | 17 | a medicine that increases the hemoglobin content of the blood; used to treat iron-deficiency anemia | - |
| haematites | 15 | - | - |
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Ah, the delightful foray into words starting with HA! These humble beginnings are more than just a letter duo—they're a gateway to a world of pronunciation quirks and linguistic charm. As we explore these captivating words, you'll find they often bring humor, historical depth, or simply an intriguing twist to our daily conversations. Prepare to dive into a collection of words that are as varied in their meanings as they are in their sounds, from the familiar to the peculiar. Let's embark on this playful linguistic journey through the words that start with HA!
About words starting with HA
Words that begin with HA have a unique place in the English language, largely due to the combination's versatility and phonetic charisma. The "H" sound, often aspirated, adds a breathy note that can soften or emphasize the following vowel or consonant. This makes HA words particularly impactful in spoken language. For instance, in words like "happy" or "hazard," the initial HA sets the tone for what follows—be it positivity or caution. The playful bounce of "ha" can turn serious, like in "harsh," adding emotional depth or even a sense of urgency to its pronunciation.
Moreover, HA's position at the beginning of words often gives them a certain prominence, making them memorable and easy to recall. This is evident in the sheer number of everyday terms that kick off with HA, ranging from emotions and actions to objects and concepts. The frequency and adaptability of HA words reflect their integral role in both written and spoken English, providing nuance, rhythm, and sometimes a dash of humor. Some of these words carry rich histories and etymologies, making them not only fun to pronounce but also fascinating to explore.
Popular word examples
Words starting with HA are more than just functional; they’re often laden with history and character. Here are some popular examples:
Happy
- Definition: Feeling or showing pleasure or contentment.
- Example in a Sentence: She felt happy after receiving the good news.
- Fun Fact: The word has origins in the Middle English term "hap," meaning chance or fortune.
Hazard
- Definition: A danger or risk.
- Example in a Sentence: The slippery floors posed a hazard to everyone in the building.
- Fun Fact: The word comes from the Old French "hasard," initially referring to a dice game!
Habit
- Definition: A settled or regular tendency or practice.
- Example in a Sentence: Brushing your teeth every morning is a healthy habit.
- Fun Fact: It originally referred to clothing or attire in the 13th century.
Handle
- Definition: To manage, deal with or be responsible for.
- Example in a Sentence: She knew how to handle difficult situations with grace.
- Fun Fact: The term also refers to a part of an object designed to be held by hand.
Harmony
- Definition: The combination of simultaneously sounded musical notes to produce chords.
- Example in a Sentence: The choir sang in perfect harmony.
- Fun Fact: It derives from the Greek word "harmonia," meaning joint or agreement.
Harvest
- Definition: The process or period of gathering in crops.
- Example in a Sentence: The farmers were busy during the harvest season.
- Fun Fact: The word has been used since the Old English period.
Haste
- Definition: Excessive speed or urgency of movement or action.
- Example in a Sentence: In her haste, she forgot her keys at home.
- Fun Fact: Often paired with "make," as in the phrase "make haste."
Harbor
- Definition: A place on the coast where vessels may find shelter.
- Example in a Sentence: The ship docked safely in the harbor.
- Fun Fact: It also means to give shelter or refuge.
Hatch
- Definition: To emerge from an egg, chrysalis, or pupa.
- Example in a Sentence: The eggs are expected to hatch any day now.
- Fun Fact: It can also mean to devise or contrive a plan.
Haunt
- Definition: To visit frequently or appear habitually.
- Example in a Sentence: The memory of that day still haunts him.
- Fun Fact: Originally meant to frequent a place, especially for pleasure.
High-scoring scrabble examples
For Scrabble enthusiasts, words starting with HA can significantly boost your score! Here are some high-scoring examples:
| Word | Scrabble Points | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| Hazard | 18 | A danger or risk. |
| Harrow | 12 | An agricultural implement with spikes. |
| Halberd | 13 | A combined spear and battle-ax. |
| Hackney | 19 | To make trite or common by overuse. |
| Haggard | 13 | Looking exhausted and unwell. |
Popular 5-letter words for Wordle
These five-letter wonders starting with HA are perfect for Wordle aficionados:
| Word | Definition |
|---|---|
| Hasty | Done with excessive speed. |
| Harem | A group of female animals sharing a single male. |
| Hardy | Capable of enduring difficult conditions. |
| Hasty | Acting with excessive speed. |
| Happy | Feeling or showing pleasure. |
Unusual and rare word examples
Let's explore some unusual or rare words starting with HA that add flair to your vocabulary.
Hafnium
- Definition: A chemical element with the symbol Hf.
- Interesting Fact: Named after the Latin name for Copenhagen, "Hafnia."
- Example in a Sentence: Hafnium is often used in nuclear reactors.
Hallux
- Definition: The big toe.
- Interesting Fact: Derived from the Latin "hallus," meaning great toe.
- Example in a Sentence: The hallux plays a crucial role in maintaining balance.
Hapless
- Definition: Unfortunate or unlucky.
- Interesting Fact: The word stems from "hap," meaning chance or luck.
- Example in a Sentence: The hapless traveler lost his luggage again.
Hauberk
- Definition: A coat of chain mail.
- Interesting Fact: Comes from the Old High German "halsberc," meaning neck protector.
- Example in a Sentence: The knight’s hauberk glinted in the sunlight.
Haversack
- Definition: A small, sturdy bag carried on the back.
- Interesting Fact: The term is military in origin, once holding soldiers' rations.
- Example in a Sentence: He packed his haversack before setting out on the hike.
Final words
As we wrap up this journey through the lively and colorful world of words starting with HA, it's clear that these words hold a special place in our language. From common expressions to rare gems, they enrich our communication and bring a touch of magic to our everyday interactions. Whether you're a word game enthusiast or simply a lover of language, there's always more to discover in the realm of HA.
