Famine

6 lettersnounmoderate

Updated June 2026

Definition

A severe and widespread shortage of food causing extreme hunger across a population or region.

“The prolonged drought brought a devastating famine to the entire province.”

Pronunciation

IPA

/ˈfæmɪn/

Syllables

fam·ine

Related Words

Synonyms

starvationfood shortagehunger

Antonyms

abundanceplenty surplus

Word Game Tips

🟩

Wordle

F-A-M-I-N-E has a strong vowel spread with A, I, and E, a solid six-letter probe

🔤

Scrabble

Worth 11 points, common word that hooks neatly to FAMINES for an extra point

Words Related to Famine

Words you can make from Famine

Shorter words formed from the letters in “famine”.

amine anime enami fname maine manei manie minae aine amen amie amin anim enam enif fain fame fane fine iman main mane mean mien

Explore Similar Words

6-letter words starting with F 6-letter words ending with E All 6-letter words 5-letter words 7-letter words All word lists

Try These Tools

Anagram Solver Scrabble Helper Crossword Solver Spelling Bee Solver

Dictionary References

Look up famine in an authoritative dictionary for full definitions, pronunciation, and etymology.

Cambridge Dictionary Merriam-Webster

Download Word Challenge for unlimited word puzzles, a fresh Daily Challenge, and head-to-head multiplayer. Guess the hidden word in six tries or fewer!

Download Free