1verb
make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen
“This permits the water to rush in”
01 Word definition
allow
5 letters · 2 vowels · 3 consonants
Is ALLOW a word?
Yes. ALLOW is a 5-letter verb. make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen Check the official dictionary for your particular word game before playing it.
Correct spelling
A-L-L-O-WHow do you spell ALLOW?
ALLOW contains 5 letters, begins with A, and ends with W.
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2verb
consent to, give permission; permit
“She permitted her son to visit her estranged husband”
Synonyms
Source: Open English WordNet 2025 (CC BY 4.0) ↗letpermitcountenance
02 Letter breakdown
How is ALLOW spelled?
A1L2L3O4W5
03 Word-game status
Can you play ALLOW?
UnscramblerHQ dictionary
This spelling is present in our broad English solver dictionary.
Scrabble
Base tile value: 8 points. Confirm eligibility in the official word list used for your region and edition.
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Base tile value: 10 points. Confirm eligibility inside the current game dictionary.
FAQ Quick answers
About ALLOW.
How do you spell ALLOW?
ALLOW is spelled A-L-L-O-W. It contains 5 letters.