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Is ALLOWANCE a valid Scrabble word?

Yes, ALLOWANCE is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 14 points.

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does ALLOWANCE mean?

  1. noun

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

    “travel allowance”

  2. noun

    a sum granted as reimbursement for expenses

  3. noun

    an amount added or deducted on the basis of qualifying circumstances

    “an allowance for profit”

  4. noun

    a permissible difference; allowing some freedom to move within limits

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

14

Scrabble

18

Words With Friends

9

Letters

A (1) + L (1) + L (1) + O (1) + W (4) + A (1) + N (1) + C (3) + E (1) = 14 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 ALLOWANCE

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

Front hooks0

None — nothing can be added to the front.

Back hooks2

Words you can make from ALLOWANCE

The 60 highest-scoring words using these letters.

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