Word: ALLOW
๐ Linguistic Statistics & Letter Breakdown
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Tactical Scrabble placement and word difficulty
Definition of ALLOW
- To grant, give, admit, accord, afford, or yield; to let one have.
"to allow a servant his liberty;ย to allow a free passage;ย to allow one day for rest"
- To acknowledge; to accept as true; to concede; to accede to an opinion.
"to allow a right;ย to allow a claim;ย to allow the truth of a proposition"
- To grant (something) as a deduction or an addition; especially to abate or deduct.
"To allow a sum for leakage."
Source: Definitions compiled dynamically via Free Dictionary API.
๐ Word Pattern Notes
Like many English words, its origin likely blends multiple historical linguistic influences, though exact etymology is undetermined.
๐ฃ๏ธ Example Sentences
- โข "She described the concept as somewhat "allow", surprising the rest of the board members."
- โข "The referee verified that "allow" is a valid word under current dictionary rules."
๐ก Interesting Word Trivia & Facts
With its balanced structure, this word is frequently useful for maintaining board control.
๐ฏ Scrabble Board Placement & Usage Tips
Try to save this word for placing next to open vowels to trigger parallel intersections and score double points.
Dictionary Validity
| Dictionary Lexicon | Status | Base Value |
|---|---|---|
| TWL (US/Canada Scrabble) | โ Valid | 8 pts |
| SOWPODS (UK/International Scrabble) | โ Valid | 8 pts |
| ENABLE (Words With Friends Lexicon) | โ Valid | 10 pts |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is ALLOW a valid Scrabble word? โผ
How many points is ALLOW worth in Scrabble? โผ
How many syllables are in ALLOW? โผ
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๐ Common Phrases & Idioms
Here are some popular expressions, phrases, and collocations containing ALLOW:
- # the allow effect
- # master of allow
- # playing with allow
- # in terms of allow
Anagrams
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