Hors

4 letterspreposition

Updated June 2026

Definition

Outside of; used in French phrases such as 'hors d'oeuvres'.

“The canapes were served as hors d'oeuvres before the main course.”

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Wordle

"Hors" uses 4 different letters, which makes it efficient for eliminating options. Its 1 vowel balance the consonants.

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Scrabble

"Hors" is worth 7 points before board bonuses. Aim its letters at double/triple-letter and word squares to lift the score.

Words Related to Hors

Words one letter different

Change a single letter of “hors” to make these 4-letter words — useful for Wordle and crossword clues.

bors dors hers hobs hods hogs hols hops hora horn hort hory hoss hots hows hoys

Add a letter to make a longer word

5-letter words you can spell by adding one letter to “hors”.

frosh heros hoars hoers horas horns horse horst horsy hours roshi shoer shoor shore shorl shorn short shrog

Longer words starting with Hors

Words that begin with “hors”.

horse horst horsy horses

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