BARREN
/ˈbæɹən/
6-letter word · 8 Scrabble points · 10 Words With Friends points
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Meaning of BARREN
noun
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An area of low fertility and habitation, a desolate place.
"The pine barrens are a site lonely enough to suit any hermit."
adjective
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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.
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About the word BARREN
Is "BARREN" a valid Scrabble word?
Yes. "BARREN" is in the ENABLE word list, accepted by Words With Friends and most open Scrabble apps. It scores 8 points in Scrabble and 10 points in Words With Friends.
How many points is "BARREN" worth?
In Scrabble, "BARREN" is worth 8 points before bonuses. In Words With Friends, it's worth 10 points. Played on a triple-word-score, the Scrabble value becomes 24.
What does "BARREN" mean?
An area of low fertility and habitation, a desolate place.
Does "BARREN" have any anagrams?
No, "BARREN" has no anagrams in the ENABLE dictionary — it's the only word that can be formed from its exact letters.