Words That Start With HIJ

There are over 14 words that begin with HIJ in English. From 5-letter words to 10-letter entries, find HIJ-words grouped and sortable by length below, all valid in Scrabble, Wordle, and Words With Friends. You can also see five letter words starting with HIJ.

14 Common Words Starting with HIJ

Most Common Length
6
(4 words)
Avg Scrabble Score
21.3
(out of 27)
Most Common Ending
s
(50%)

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What is the highest scoring word in Scrabble that starts with HIJ?

27 Points

The highest scoring word in Scrabble that starts with HIJ is hijackings with a total of 27 points.

H 4
I 1
J 8
A 1
C 3
K 5
I 1
N 1
G 2
S 1
noun 1. an act of unlawfully seizing an aircraft, vehicle, or ship while in transit; a hijack
Synonyms:
kidnappingkidnapabductionhostage-taking

Words that begin with HIJ are commonly used for word games like Scrabble and Words with Friends. This list will help you to find the top scoring words to beat the opponent. You can also find a list of all words that end in HIJ and words with HIJ. Try our five letter words starting with HIJ page if you’re playing Wordle-like games or use the New York Times Wordle Solver for finding the NYT Wordle daily answer.

FAQ Words That Start With HIJ

  • How many words starting with HIJ are in the English dictionary?

    There are 14 words in the English dictionary that start with HIJ, and most of them are 6 letters long (4 words of that length).

  • What's the longest word starting with HIJ?

    The longest word starting with HIJ is "hijackings" at 10 letters long.

  • Are there any rare words starting with HIJ worth more in Scrabble?

    Yes. Uncommon words like "hijacker", "hijrah", "hijack", "hijab" start with HIJ and can score big thanks to their unusual letters. "hijacker" is worth 24 points in Scrabble before any bonus tiles.

  • What are the most common words starting with HIJ?

    Most words starting with HIJ are 6 letters long, including everyday words like "hijabs", "hijack", "hijrah", "hijras".