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, ALLOWS. 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

Dictionary Definition

to put no obstacle in the way of

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

Front hooks

Add one letter before ALLOW. Scores are base word totals before board bonuses.

Back hooks

Add one letter after ALLOW. Every word is valid in NWL2023 (US).

ALLOWS9 pts

Shorter words from these letters

Up to 12 highest-scoring shorter words using only the letters in ALLOW, without blank tiles.

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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.
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, ALLOWS. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.