Is ALLOWED a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, ALLOWED is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 11 points.
Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.
What does ALLOWED mean?
Allowed is a form of ALLOW.
- verb
make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen
“This permits the water to rush in”
- verb
consent to, give permission
“She permitted her son to visit her estranged husband”
- verb
let have
“grant permission”
- 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
11
Scrabble
13
Words With Friends
7
Letters
A (1) + L (1) + L (1) + O (1) + W (4) + E (1) + D (2) = 11 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 ALLOWED
Single letters that turn ALLOWED into another valid word in US Scrabble. Hooks let you extend a word already on the board.
Words you can make from ALLOWED
The 60 highest-scoring words using these letters.
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