Is “Herald” a Scrabble word?
Yes
HERALD
Valid in at least one Scrabble dictionary
Valid in these dictionaries
SOWPODS / CSW
Scrabble UK & International
TWL / NWL
Scrabble North America
Large English Dictionary
General English word list
Meaning of Herald
/ˈhɛɹəld/
noun
1.A messenger, especially one bringing important news.
“The herald blew his trumpet and shouted that the King was dead.”
2.A harbinger, giving signs of things to come.
“Daffodils are heralds of Spring.”
3.An official whose speciality is heraldry, especially one between the ranks of pursuivant and king-of-arms.
“Rouge Dragon is a herald at the College of Arms.”
Synonyms: harbinger, messenger, pursuivant
verb
1.To proclaim or announce an event.
“Daffodils herald the Spring.”
2.(usually passive) To greet something with excitement; to hail.
“The film was heralded by critics.”
Synonyms: disclose, make known