Halcyon
7 lettersadjectiverareUpdated June 2026
Definition
In Greek mythology, a woman who was transformed into a kingfisher, whose legend gave rise to associations with calm and tranquillity.
“The poem invoked the halcyon to symbolise a time of peace and gentle seas.”
Pronunciation
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hal·cy·on
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Wordle
Contains the rare Y as a consonant mid-word. The -YON ending is distinctive and unusual.
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Scrabble
Worth 15 points. Y scores 4 points and the -YON ending is hard to extend but strong in itself.
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