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Herald

Yes, herald is a valid Scrabble word. It has 6 letters and is worth 10 points in Scrabble.

What does herald mean?

noun

  1. (formal) a person who announces important news the chieftain had a herald who announced his arrival with a trumpet
  2. something that precedes and indicates the approach of something or someone

verb

  1. foreshadow or presage
  2. praise vociferously The critics hailed the young pianist as a new Rubinstein
  3. greet enthusiastically or joyfully

Definitions from WordNet 3.0, Princeton University.

Synonyms for herald

Word facts

Letters6
Vowels / consonants2 / 4
Scrabble points10
In the ENABLE word listYes
How commonCommon

Anagrams of herald

No other dictionary word uses exactly the letters HERALD.

Words you can make from herald

Unscramble HERALD for every word

Frequently asked questions

Is herald a valid Scrabble word?

Yes. Herald is in the ENABLE word list used by many word games, so it is generally playable in Scrabble and Words With Friends.

How many points is herald worth in Scrabble?

Herald is worth 10 points in Scrabble, before any premium squares.

What does herald mean?

Herald means: (formal) a person who announces important news.