BARREN
/ˈbæɹən/
6 letters · 2 syllables · noun, adjective
Definition of BARREN
An area of low fertility and habitation, a desolate place.
"The pine barrens are a site lonely enough to suit any hermit."
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?"
Of poor fertility, infertile; not producing vegetation.
Bleak.
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
Is BARREN a Scrabble Word?
Yes, BARREN is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
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 | b | a | r | r | e | n | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 8 |
| WWF | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 10 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in BARREN
51 words from the letters in BARREN
4-letter words
3-letter words
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.