Barrens

7 lettersnounrare

Updated June 2026

Definition

Plural of barren, referring to tracts of wild and desolate land that are too poor to cultivate.

“The explorers crossed the frozen barrens for weeks before finding shelter.”

Pronunciation

Syllables

bar·rens

Related Words

Synonyms

wastelandsbadlandswildsmoorlandstundra

Antonyms

farmlandsfertile plainspastures

Word Game Tips

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Wordle

Contains a double R, B, A, E, N, S are common letters but the repeated R reduces unique coverage

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Scrabble

Worth 9 points, the S hook is useful and the double R is manageable if you hold two R tiles

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barrels

Words you can make from Barrens

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