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FALLOW

/ˈfæləʊ/

6 letters · 2 syllables · noun, adjective, verb

F 4/4
A 1/1
L 1/2
L 1/2
O 1/1
W 4/4

Definition of FALLOW

noun

Ground ploughed and harrowed but left unseeded for one year.

noun

Uncultivated land.

noun

The ploughing or tilling of land, without sowing it for a season.

adjective

(of agricultural land) Ploughed but left unseeded for more than one planting season.

adjective

(of agricultural land) Left unworked and uncropped for some amount of time.

adjective

Inactive; undeveloped.

"a fallow period in one's career"

verb

To make land fallow for agricultural purposes.

adjective

(color) Of a pale red or yellow, light brown; dun.

"a fallow deer or greyhound"

Synonyms of FALLOW

Words with similar meaning

Examples of FALLOW in a Sentence

  • "a fallow period in one's career"
  • "a fallow deer or greyhound"

Word Details

Letters
6
Syllables
2
Scrabble
12
points
WWF
14
points

Is FALLOW a Scrabble Word?

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

Scrabble US (TWL) — 12 pts Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 12 pts Words With Friends — 14 pts

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

Letter Values for FALLOW

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

Letter fallow Total
Scrabble 411114 12
WWF 412214 14

How to Use FALLOW in Word Games

FALLOW is worth 12 points in Scrabble and 14 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.

Mid-length strategy: At 6 letters, FALLOW 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 FALLOW to find 28 additional valid words.

Frequently Asked Questions About FALLOW

What does FALLOW mean?
FALLOW is a noun. Ground ploughed and harrowed but left unseeded for one year.
Is FALLOW a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, FALLOW is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 12 points in Scrabble.
How many points is FALLOW worth in Scrabble?
FALLOW is worth 12 points in Scrabble and 14 points in Words With Friends. It is a 6-letter word with 2 syllables.
How many words can you make from FALLOW?
You can make 28 words from the letters in FALLOW. The longest sub-words are 5 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.
What are synonyms of FALLOW?
Synonyms of FALLOW include: abeyant, dormant, latent. These words have similar meanings and can be used as alternatives in writing and word games.