Barren

6 lettersadjectivemoderate

Updated June 2026

Definition

A desolate, uncultivable stretch of land that supports little or no vegetation.

“The settlers found nothing but a windswept barren stretching to the horizon.”

Pronunciation

IPA

/ˈbærən/

Syllables

bar·ren

Related Words

Synonyms

sterilefruitless

Antonyms

fertile landmeadow

Word Game Tips

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Wordle

Double R before -EN, vowels A and E, ends in the common -EN pattern

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Scrabble

Worth 8 points, double R usage, the -EN ending allows a small range of hooks

Words Related to Barren

Words one letter different

Change a single letter of “barren” to make these 6-letter words — useful for Wordle and crossword clues.

barrel warren

Words you can make from Barren

Shorter words formed from the letters in “barren”.

aberr abner arber arneb barer barre reban rebar reran anre aren arne bane bare barn barr bean bear bena bern brae bran bren earn

Add a letter to make a longer word

7-letter words you can spell by adding one letter to “barren”.

bernard

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