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Is PERMIT a valid Scrabble word?

Yes, PERMIT is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 10 points.

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does PERMIT mean?

  1. verb

    consent to, give permission

    “She permitted her son to visit her estranged husband”

  2. verb

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

    “This permits the water to rush in”

  3. noun

    a legal document giving official permission to do something

  4. noun

    the act of giving a formal (usually written) authorization

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

10

Scrabble

12

Words With Friends

6

Letters

P (3) + E (1) + R (1) + M (3) + I (1) + T (1) = 10 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 PERMIT

Single letters that turn PERMIT 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 hooks1

Words you can make from PERMIT

The 56 highest-scoring words using these letters.

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