Fallen
6 lettersverbcommonUpdated June 2026
Definition
Past participle of fall, meaning to have dropped or descended from a higher to a lower position, or to have declined in status, value, or condition. It can describe physical dropping, moral decline, or defeat in battle.
“The fallen leaves created a colourful carpet across the autumn garden.”
Pronunciation
IPA
/ˈfɔːlən/
Syllables
fall·en
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Wordle
Contains double L and vowels A and E; -EN ending is common.
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Scrabble
Worth 9 points; modest value from common letters including the F.
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