How many points is ALLOW worth in Scrabble?

ALLOW is worth 8 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept ALLOW?

ALLOW is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).

Can you add a letter to ALLOW?

In NWL2023 (US), adding one letter at the front or back makes CALLOW, FALLOW, HALLOW, MALLOW, SALLOW, TALLOW, WALLOW. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.

Scrabble

Scrabble Dictionary

ALLOW

8 pts

ALLOW is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 8 points. ALLOW means "to put no obstacle in the way of".

verb

Valid NWL (US) Scrabble Word

Definition and meaning

to put no obstacle in the way of

In a sentence: "They allow."

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Check the Scrabble meaning of ALLOW. It scores 8 points.

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Letter Values

= 8

ALLOW Scrabble FAQ

Is ALLOW a Scrabble word?: ALLOW is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 8 points.
What does ALLOW mean?: to put no obstacle in the way of
How do you use ALLOW in a sentence?: In a sentence: "They allow."
How many points is ALLOW worth in Scrabble?: ALLOW is worth 8 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept ALLOW?: ALLOW is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to ALLOW?: In NWL2023 (US), adding one letter at the front or back makes CALLOW, FALLOW, HALLOW, MALLOW, SALLOW, TALLOW, WALLOW. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.