Allow

5 lettersverbcommon

Updated February 2026

Definition

To permit someone to do something or to give permission for something to happen.

“Please allow me to explain the situation.”

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Double L's with A, O vowels and W ending.

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Worth 8 points; W is valuable at 4 points.

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