HALO
/ˈheɪləʊ/
4 letters · 2 syllables · noun, verb
Definition of HALO
A circular band of coloured light, visible around the sun or moon etc., caused by reflection and refraction of light by ice crystals in the atmosphere.
A cloud of gas and other matter surrounding and captured by the gravitational field of a large diffuse astronomical object, such as a galaxy or cluster of galaxies.
Anything resembling this band, such as an effect caused by imperfect developing of photographs.
To encircle with a halo.
Word Details
Is HALO a Scrabble Word?
Yes, HALO is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: Short words like HALO are excellent for parallel plays and tight board positions in Scrabble.
Letter Values for HALO
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | h | a | l | o | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 7 |
| WWF | 3 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 7 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in HALO
11 words from the letters in HALO
3-letter words
How to Use HALO in Word Games
HALO is worth 7 points in Scrabble and 7 points in Words With Friends, making it a modest-scoring word.
Short word advantage: HALO is only 4 letters, making it ideal for parallel plays where you form multiple words simultaneously by placing tiles adjacent to existing words on the board.
Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble HALO to find 11 additional valid words.