5 Letter Words Starting With HI

11 words — filter by type, see definitions, find your best Wordle guess.

Best Wordle guesses for HI
HILARHINDSHINGEHIPPOHITCH

In 5-letter words starting with HI, the most common letters in position 3 are: L, N, P, T, K.

WordTypeDefinition
HIJABnouna head covering worn in public by many Muslim women
HIKEDverbwalked a long distance, especially through the countryside
HILARadjectiverelating to a hilum or the region where vessels enter an organ
HILLYadjectivehaving many hills; not flat or level terrain
HILUMnounthe scar on a seed marking its point of attachment to the plant
HINDSnounfemale deer, especially adult female red deer
HINGEnouna movable joint on which a door or lid swings open and shut
HIPPOnouna large, heavy semi-aquatic African mammal
HIPPYadjectivehaving wide or prominent hips
HITCHnouna temporary difficulty or obstacle; a type of knot
HIVEDverbseparated off a part of a group into a distinct unit
Nouns
HIJABHILUMHINDSHINGEHIPPOHITCH
Verbs
HIKEDHIVED
Adjectives
HILARHILLYHIPPY

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Frequently asked questions

How many 5-letter words start with HI?

This list has 11 five-letter words starting with HI. Wordle's answer pool is smaller — it uses only common everyday words.

What are the best HI words for Wordle?

With HI confirmed in positions 1–2, try HILAR, HINDS, HINGE — they cover common letters in positions 3–5.

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