Meaning
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.
Etymology
Origin: Unknown
Clipping of Halotestin.
Synonyms & Antonyms
NYT Puzzle Appearances
Accepted in 19 recorded puzzles:
- 2026-08-09HACELOT
- 2026-07-26OACHILT
- 2026-05-22OATHINL
- 2025-09-26ARGOLMH
- 2025-09-04OACHLNRY
- 2025-04-26OALHGIN
- 2024-12-14HANECLO
- 2024-10-21ORAMLGH
- 2024-10-09OANHELT
- 2024-08-26ADOIHLY
- 2024-07-08HAILNOT
- 2024-06-21OAUTLGH
+7 earlier appearances in the archive.