Barren
Yes, barren is a valid Scrabble word. It has 6 letters and is worth 8 points in Scrabble.
What does barren mean?
noun
- an uninhabited wilderness that is worthless for cultivation
the barrens of central Africa
adjective
- providing no shelter or sustenance
bare rocky hills
- not bearing offspring
a barren woman
- completely wanting or lacking
writing barren of insight
Definitions from WordNet 3.0, Princeton University.
Synonyms for barren
Word facts
| Letters | 6 |
|---|---|
| Vowels / consonants | 2 / 4 |
| Scrabble points | 8 |
| In the ENABLE word list | Yes |
| How common | Less common |
Anagrams of barren
No other dictionary word uses exactly the letters BARREN.
Words you can make from barren
Frequently asked questions
Is barren a valid Scrabble word?
Yes. Barren is in the ENABLE word list used by many word games, so it is generally playable in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
How many points is barren worth in Scrabble?
Barren is worth 8 points in Scrabble, before any premium squares.
What does barren mean?
Barren means: an uninhabited wilderness that is worthless for cultivation.