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Is ALLOW a valid Scrabble word?

Yes, ALLOW is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 8 points.

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does ALLOW mean?

  1. verb

    make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen

    “This permits the water to rush in”

  2. verb

    consent to, give permission

    “She permitted her son to visit her estranged husband”

  3. verb

    let have

    “grant permission”

  4. verb

    give or assign a resource to a particular person or cause

    “I will earmark this money for your research”

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

8

Scrabble

10

Words With Friends

5

Letters

A (1) + L (1) + L (1) + O (1) + W (4) = 8 points in Scrabble.

Dictionary status

  • Scrabble (US & Canada)Valid
  • Scrabble (UK & worldwide)Valid
  • Words With FriendsListed

Scrabble lists: NWL2023 (US & Canada) and CSW24 (UK & worldwide). WWF uses our ENABLE reference plus verified additions. “Listed” and “Not listed” describe that reference; check acceptance in the game. Sources reviewed 2026-10-03.

Hooks for ALLOW

Single letters that turn ALLOW into another valid word in US Scrabble. Hooks let you extend a word already on the board.

Front hooks7

Back hooks1

Words you can make from ALLOW

The 15 highest-scoring words using these letters.

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