How many points is ALLOWANCE worth in Scrabble?

ALLOWANCE is worth 14 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept ALLOWANCE?

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

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ALLOWANCE is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 14 points. ALLOWANCE means "to supply regularly in a fixed quantity".

/əˈlaʊəns/

Pronunciation: /əˈlaʊəns/

Permission; granting, conceding, or admitting
Acknowledgment.
That which is allowed; a share or portion allotted or granted; a sum granted as a reimbursement, a bounty, or as appropriate for any purpose; a stated quantity.
Example: her meagre allowance of food or drink

Antonyms: penalty

To put upon a fixed allowance (especially of provisions and drink).
Example: The captain was obliged to allowance his crew.
To supply in a fixed and limited quantity.
Example: Our provisions were allowanced.

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verb

Valid NWL (US) Scrabble Word

to supply regularly in a fixed quantity

In a sentence: "They allowance."

Check the Scrabble meaning of ALLOWANCE. It scores 14 points.

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Is ALLOWANCE a Scrabble word?: ALLOWANCE is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 14 points.
What does ALLOWANCE mean?: to supply regularly in a fixed quantity
How do you use ALLOWANCE in a sentence?: In a sentence: "They allowance."
How many points is ALLOWANCE worth in Scrabble?: ALLOWANCE is worth 14 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept ALLOWANCE?: ALLOWANCE is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).