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Yes, barren is playable

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"Barren" Definition

noun

A tract of unproductive land, often with a scrubby growth of trees. Often used in the plural.
An extent of usually level land having an inferior growth of trees or little vegetation.
A tract of barren land.

adjective

Devoid of something specified: writing barren of insight. See Synonyms at empty.
Incapable of producing offspring.
Lacking in liveliness or interest.
Lacking vegetation, especially useful vegetation.
Not producing offspring.

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