Skip to content
Word ChallengeWord Challenge

Halberd

7 lettersnounrare

Updated June 2026

Definition

A medieval pole weapon combining a spear tip with an axe blade mounted on a long shaft.

The palace guards stood at attention, each carrying a ceremonial halberd.

Pronunciation

Syllables

hal·berd

Related Words

Synonyms

pikepoleaxeglaivelance

Word Game Tips

🟩

Wordle

Contains the uncommon -ERD ending. No repeated letters and no uncommon vowel combinations.

🔤

Scrabble

Worth 15 points. The B and D both score well and this word uses seven distinct tiles.

Words Related to Halberd

Words you can make from Halberd

Shorter words formed from the letters in “halberd”.

Explore Similar Words

Try These Tools

Dictionary References

Look up halberd in an authoritative dictionary for full definitions, pronunciation, and etymology.

Word Challenge

Ready to test your word skills?

Download Word Challenge for unlimited word puzzles, a fresh Daily Challenge, and head-to-head multiplayer. Guess the hidden word in six tries or fewer!

Download Free