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Updated June 2026
A messenger or announcer, or something that signals the approach of another thing.
“The robin is often considered a herald of spring.”
her·ald
Contains H, E, R, A, L, D with common vowel-consonant pattern.
Worth 10 points; good for using H and D effectively.
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