Allow
Yes, allow is a valid Scrabble word. It has 5 letters and is worth 8 points in Scrabble. It is on our list of likely Wordle answers.
What does allow mean?
verb
- make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen
This permits the water to rush in
- consent to, give permission
She permitted her son to visit her estranged husband
- let have
grant permission
Definitions from WordNet 3.0, Princeton University.
Synonyms for allow
Word facts
| Letters | 5 |
|---|---|
| Vowels / consonants | 2 / 3 |
| Scrabble points | 8 |
| In the ENABLE word list | Yes |
| How common | Common |
| Likely Wordle answer | Yes |
Anagrams of allow
No other dictionary word uses exactly the letters ALLOW.
Words you can make from allow
Frequently asked questions
Is allow a valid Scrabble word?
Yes. Allow is in the ENABLE word list used by many word games, so it is generally playable in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
How many points is allow worth in Scrabble?
Allow is worth 8 points in Scrabble, before any premium squares.
What does allow mean?
Allow means: make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen.
Could allow be a Wordle answer?
Allow is on our list of likely Wordle answers: a common five-letter dictionary word that is not a plural or past tense.