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Permit

Yes, permit is a valid Scrabble word. It has 6 letters and is worth 10 points in Scrabble.

What does permit mean?

noun

  1. a legal document giving official permission to do something
  2. the act of giving a formal (usually written) authorization
  3. large game fish; found in waters of the West Indies

verb

  1. consent to, give permission She permitted her son to visit her estranged husband
  2. make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen This permits the water to rush in
  3. allow the presence of or allow (an activity) without opposing or prohibiting We don't allow dogs here

Definitions from WordNet 3.0, Princeton University.

Synonyms for permit

Word facts

Letters6
Vowels / consonants2 / 4
Scrabble points10
In the ENABLE word listYes
How commonCommon

Anagrams of permit

No other dictionary word uses exactly the letters PERMIT.

Words you can make from permit

Unscramble PERMIT for every word

Frequently asked questions

Is permit a valid Scrabble word?

Yes. Permit 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 permit worth in Scrabble?

Permit is worth 10 points in Scrabble, before any premium squares.

What does permit mean?

Permit means: a legal document giving official permission to do something.