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Updated June 2026
Comparative form of high; at a greater height, level, or degree.
“The mountain peak is higher than we expected.”
/ˈhaɪə/
high·er
Comparative with -ER ending and GH letter pattern.
Worth 13 points; H and G combination adds value.
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