Barriers
8 lettersnouncommonUpdated June 2026
Definition
Obstacles or fences that prevent movement, access, or progress. Also refers to circumstances or obstacles that keep people or things apart or prevent communication or progress.
“Language barriers can make it difficult for immigrants to access healthcare services.”
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Contains three vowels (A, I, E) with double R; watch for -IERS ending
Scrabble
Worth 10 points; useful for double R and common plural pattern
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