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BARREN

/ˈbæɹən/

6 letters · 2 syllables · noun, adjective

B 3/4
A 1/1
R 1/1
R 1/1
E 1/1
N 1/2

Definition of BARREN

noun

An area of low fertility and habitation, a desolate place.

"The pine barrens are a site lonely enough to suit any hermit."

adjective

Unable to bear children; sterile.

"I silently wept as my daughter's husband rejected her. What would she do now that she was no longer a maiden but also barren?"

adjective

Of poor fertility, infertile; not producing vegetation.

adjective

Bleak.

Synonyms of BARREN

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Antonyms of BARREN

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Examples of BARREN in a Sentence

  • "The pine barrens are a site lonely enough to suit any hermit."
  • "I silently wept as my daughter's husband rejected her. What would she do now that she was no longer a maiden but also barren?"

Word Details

Letters
6
Syllables
2
Scrabble
8
points
WWF
10
points

Is BARREN a Scrabble Word?

Yes, BARREN is a valid word in the following dictionaries:

Scrabble US (TWL) — 8 pts Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 8 pts Words With Friends — 10 pts

Tip: BARREN uses 6 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.

Letter Values for BARREN

Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.

Letter barren Total
Scrabble 311111 8
WWF 411112 10

How to Use BARREN in Word Games

BARREN is worth 8 points in Scrabble and 10 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.

Mid-length strategy: At 6 letters, BARREN is versatile enough for both open board positions and tighter plays. Aim to place high-value letters on premium squares.

Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble BARREN to find 51 additional valid words.

Frequently Asked Questions About BARREN

What does BARREN mean?
BARREN is a noun. An area of low fertility and habitation, a desolate place.
Is BARREN a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, BARREN is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 8 points in Scrabble.
How many points is BARREN worth in Scrabble?
BARREN is worth 8 points in Scrabble and 10 points in Words With Friends. It is a 6-letter word with 2 syllables.
How many words can you make from BARREN?
You can make 51 words from the letters in BARREN. The longest sub-words are 5 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.
What are synonyms of BARREN?
Synonyms of BARREN include: sterile. These words have similar meanings and can be used as alternatives in writing and word games.