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Is ALLOWS a valid Scrabble word?

Yes, ALLOWS is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 9 points.

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does ALLOWS mean?

Allows is a form of ALLOW.

  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

9

Scrabble

11

Words With Friends

6

Letters

A (1) + L (1) + L (1) + O (1) + W (4) + S (1) = 9 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 ALLOWS

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

Front hooks7

Back hooks0

None — nothing can be added to the end.

Anagrams of ALLOWS

Words that use exactly the same letters.

Words you can make from ALLOWS

The 42 highest-scoring words using these letters.

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