7-letter words with H as the 2nd letter and A as the 7th letter

The pattern is _H____A: H sits in position two, and every match ends in A. CHOLERA and CHIMERA are recognizable examples, but many entries are specialist or regional terms. The mix matters for word games: dictionary coverage varies, and the strongest scoring options are not necessarily the words you reach for in everyday writing.

The pattern at a glance

• Exactly 38 tournament-dictionary words match the H-second, A-last pattern.
• C leads the opening letters with 13 matches; S follows with 10.
• CHUTZPA tops the scoring list at 23 points, ahead of several 21-point words.
• Only 3 matches rank among the most common English words by frequency.
• The list averages 14.7 points per word.

Which 7-letter words with H as the 2nd letter and A as the 7th letter stand out?

CHOLERA and CHIMERA are the easiest entries to recognize, while Bhangra, chalupa, and shinola offer more distinctive choices. The first-letter split is striking: 13 words begin with C and 10 with S, so those two openings account for most of the pattern’s options.

For a rack-based game, look beyond familiar vocabulary. CHUTZPA scores 23, while CHACHKA and RHIZOMA each score 21. CHARKHA reaches 19, and WHATCHA scores 18. These are raw word scores; board bonuses can change the final result, so check the placement before committing a premium letter.

Where does dictionary coverage differ?

Collins includes 33 matches, NWL2023 includes 25, and ENABLE includes 15. Those counts overlap rather than divide the words into separate groups, so the total is not the sum of the dictionary figures. A word accepted in one game may still be rejected in another.

That variation is the main limitation: many entries are uncommon, and only 3 meet the frequency threshold for common English vocabulary. Treat CHOLERA or CHIMERA as starting points, not proof that an unfamiliar candidate is accepted everywhere. For tournament play, check your game's word list once; the dictionary edition decides the close calls.