Halogen
7 lettersnounmoderateUpdated June 2026
Definition
Any of the five related nonmetallic chemical elements, namely fluorine, chlorine, bromine, iodine, and astatine, which readily form negative ions.
“Chlorine is a halogen commonly used to disinfect swimming pools and drinking water.”
Pronunciation
IPA
/ˈhæ.ləˌd͡ʒɛn/
Syllables
hal·o·gen
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Synonyms
nonmetalreactive element
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Wordle
Contains the common -OGEN suffix. Three vowels including A, O, E spread across the word.
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Scrabble
Worth 11 points. Clean word with no high-value tiles but reliable for a seven-letter play.
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