FALLOW
/ˈfæləʊ/
6 letters · 2 syllables · noun, adjective, verb
Definition of FALLOW
Ground ploughed and harrowed but left unseeded for one year.
Uncultivated land.
The ploughing or tilling of land, without sowing it for a season.
(of agricultural land) Ploughed but left unseeded for more than one planting season.
(of agricultural land) Left unworked and uncropped for some amount of time.
Inactive; undeveloped.
"a fallow period in one's career"
To make land fallow for agricultural purposes.
(color) Of a pale red or yellow, light brown; dun.
"a fallow deer or greyhound"
Examples of FALLOW in a Sentence
- "a fallow period in one's career"
- "a fallow deer or greyhound"
Word Details
Is FALLOW a Scrabble Word?
Yes, FALLOW is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
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 | f | a | l | l | o | w | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 12 |
| WWF | 4 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 14 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in FALLOW
28 words from the letters in FALLOW
5-letter words
4-letter words
3-letter words
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.