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ALLOWS

/əˈlaʊz/

6 letters · 2 syllables · verb

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

Definition of ALLOWS

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 ALLOWS

Words with similar meaning

Examples of ALLOWS 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
6
Syllables
2
Scrabble
9
points
WWF
11
points

Is ALLOWS a Scrabble Word?

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

Scrabble US (TWL) — 9 pts Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 9 pts Words With Friends — 11 pts

Tip: ALLOWS uses 6 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.

Letter Values for ALLOWS

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

Letter allows Total
Scrabble 111141 9
WWF 122141 11

Anagrams of ALLOWS

Words made by rearranging the exact same 6 letters

How to Use ALLOWS in Word Games

ALLOWS is worth 9 points in Scrabble and 11 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.

Mid-length strategy: At 6 letters, ALLOWS 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 ALLOWS to find 49 additional valid words.

Frequently Asked Questions About ALLOWS

What does ALLOWS mean?
ALLOWS is a verb. To grant, give, admit, accord, afford, or yield; to let one have.
Is ALLOWS a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, ALLOWS is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 9 points in Scrabble.
How many points is ALLOWS worth in Scrabble?
ALLOWS is worth 9 points in Scrabble and 11 points in Words With Friends. It is a 6-letter word with 2 syllables.
How many words can you make from ALLOWS?
You can make 49 words from the letters in ALLOWS. The longest sub-words are 6 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.
What are synonyms of ALLOWS?
Synonyms of ALLOWS include: admit, allot, assign, bestow, concede, let. These words have similar meanings and can be used as alternatives in writing and word games.
What are the anagrams of ALLOWS?
The anagrams of ALLOWS (words using the exact same letters) are: SALLOW. Each is a valid word in Scrabble.