01 Word definition

allowance

9 letters · 4 vowels · 5 consonants

Is ALLOWANCE a word?

Yes. ALLOWANCE is a 9-letter noun. an amount allowed or granted (as during a given period) Check the official dictionary for your particular word game before playing it.

Correct spelling

How do you spell ALLOWANCE?

A-L-L-O-W-A-N-C-E

ALLOWANCE contains 9 letters, begins with A, and ends with E.

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Meaning and definition

1noun

  1. an amount allowed or granted (as during a given period)

    “travel allowance”

2noun

  1. a sum granted as reimbursement for expenses

Source: Open English WordNet 2025 (CC BY 4.0) ↗
Scrabble score14points
Words With Friends18points
Word length9letters

02 Letter breakdown

How is ALLOWANCE spelled?

A1L2L3O4W5A6N7C8E9
Starts withALLFirst 3 letters
Ends withNCELast 3 letters
Unique letters7Repeats A, L
Vowel balance4 / 5Vowels / consonants

03 Word-game status

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Base tile value: 14 points. Confirm eligibility in the official word list used for your region and edition.

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FAQ Quick answers

About ALLOWANCE.

How do you spell ALLOWANCE?

ALLOWANCE is spelled A-L-L-O-W-A-N-C-E. It contains 9 letters.