Clues for the word "HALCYON"
We've had 20 crossword clues used for this word, and seen it 24 times in crosswords. It was last seen in Evening Standard Cryptic crossword on October 27, 2025.
Definition of halcyon
- n. - A kingfisher. By modern ornithologists restricted to a genus including a limited number of species having omnivorous habits, as the sacred kingfisher (Halcyon sancta) of Australia.
- a. - Pertaining to, or resembling, the halcyon, which was anciently said to lay her eggs in nests on or near the sea during the calm weather about the winter solstice.
- a. - Hence: Calm; quiet; peaceful; undisturbed; happy.
Referring Clues
- ___ days (happy time in the past)
- Tranquil
- Like carefree days of youth
- Peaceful
- Mythological bird
- Idyllic
- Untroubled
- Joyful and carefree
- Carefree, like one's youthful days
- Happy as a kingfisher?
- Happy time making clay in Japanese car, say the wise
- Can holy orders be so calm and peaceful?
- Peaceful; happy
- Any loch? (anag)
- Peaceful and happy
- Carefree
- Calm
- Peaceful and calm for days
- Happy, as bygone days
- Like the good old days
Last Seen In
- Evening Standard Cryptic - October 27, 2025
- Evening Standard Quick - August 28, 2024
- New York Times - December 20, 2021
- Guardian Cryptic - October 17, 2017
- Pat Sajack's Code Letter - October 05, 2017
- Family Time - July 24, 2016
- USA Today - April 22, 2016
- Pat Sajack's Code Letter - June 11, 2015
- Washington Post - November 02, 2014
- Pat Sajack's Code Letter - October 01, 2014
- USA Today - December 10, 2013
- Netword - March 23, 2013
- USA Today - February 27, 2013
- Guardian Cryptic - June 13, 2011
- Family Time - February 14, 2010
- Guardian Speedy - May 24, 2009
- Guardian Speedy - February 08, 2009
- Guardian Speedy - November 30, 2008
- Family Time - May 11, 2008
- LA Times - November 14, 2007
- King Syndicate - Eugene Sheffer - March 23, 2006
- New York Times - December 03, 2003
- Washington Post - November 14, 2001
- Guardian Cryptic - October 31, 1999