Famine
6 lettersnounmoderateUpdated 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
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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
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