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ALLOW

/əˈlaʊ/

5 letters · 2 syllables · verb

A 1/1
L 1/2
L 1/2
O 1/1
W 4/4

Definition of ALLOW

verb

To grant, give, admit, accord, afford, or yield; to let one have.

"to allow a servant his liberty;  to allow a free passage;  to allow one day for rest"

verb

To acknowledge; to accept as true; to concede; to accede to an opinion.

"to allow a right;  to allow a claim;  to allow the truth of a proposition"

verb

To grant (something) as a deduction or an addition; especially to abate or deduct.

"To allow a sum for leakage."

Synonyms of ALLOW

Words with similar meaning

Examples of ALLOW in a Sentence

  • "to allow a servant his liberty;  to allow a free passage;  to allow one day for rest"
  • "to allow a right;  to allow a claim;  to allow the truth of a proposition"
  • "To allow a sum for leakage."

Word Details

Letters
5
Syllables
2
Scrabble
8
points
WWF
10
points

Is ALLOW a Scrabble Word?

Yes, ALLOW is a valid word in the following dictionaries:

Scrabble US (TWL) — 8 pts Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 8 pts Words With Friends — 10 pts

Tip: ALLOW uses 5 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.

Letter Values for ALLOW

Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.

Letter allow Total
Scrabble 11114 8
WWF 12214 10

How to Use ALLOW in Word Games

ALLOW is worth 8 points in Scrabble and 10 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.

Mid-length strategy: At 5 letters, ALLOW is versatile enough for both open board positions and tighter plays. Aim to place high-value letters on premium squares.

Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble ALLOW to find 16 additional valid words.

Frequently Asked Questions About ALLOW

What does ALLOW mean?
ALLOW is a verb. To grant, give, admit, accord, afford, or yield; to let one have.
Is ALLOW a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, ALLOW is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 8 points in Scrabble.
How many points is ALLOW worth in Scrabble?
ALLOW is worth 8 points in Scrabble and 10 points in Words With Friends. It is a 5-letter word with 2 syllables.
How many words can you make from ALLOW?
You can make 16 words from the letters in ALLOW. The longest sub-words are 4 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.
What are synonyms of ALLOW?
Synonyms of ALLOW include: admit, allot, assign, bestow, concede, let. These words have similar meanings and can be used as alternatives in writing and word games.