Yes, allow is in the scrabble dictionary
...and is worth 10 points by itself.
allow
verb
1. To assign as a share or suitable amount (as of time or money) .
2. To reckon as a deduction or an addition .
3. To be of the opinion .
4. To express an opinion .
5. To forbear or neglect to restrain or prevent .
verb-intransitive
1. To offer a possibility; admit: The poem allows of several interpretations.
2. To take a possibility into account; make allowance: In calculating profit, retailers must allow for breakage and spoilage.
verb-transitive
1. Chiefly Southern & Midland U.S. To admit; concede: I allowed he was right.
2. To grant as a discount or in exchange: allowed me 20 dollars on my old typewriter.
3. To let do or happen; permit: We allow smoking only in restricted areas.
4. To make provision for; assign: The schedule allows time for a coffee break.
5. To permit the presence of: No pets are allowed inside.
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Top Words by points |
Points |
Word Game |
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allow | 8 |
Scrabble |
2 Letters | Scrabble® Points |
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al | 2 |
aw | 5 |
la | 2 |
lo | 2 |
ow | 5 |
wo | 5 |
3 Letters | Scrabble® Points |
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all | 3 |
awl | 6 |
law | 6 |
low | 6 |
owl | 6 |
4 Letters | Scrabble® Points |
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alow | 7 |
awol | 7 |
olla | 4 |
wall | 7 |
5 Letters | Scrabble® Points |
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allow | 8 |