Allowing

8 lettersverbcommon

Updated June 2026

Definition

Present participle of allow; giving permission for something to happen or exist. Providing or setting aside time or resources for a particular purpose.

“The new policy is allowing more flexible working arrangements.”

Pronunciation

IPA

/əˈlaʊɪŋ/

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Synonyms

permittingenabling

Word Game Tips

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Wordle

Contains double L and -ING ending; W in middle

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Scrabble

Worth 12 points; W and double L provide good value

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Shorter words formed from the letters in “allowing”.

aglow algin algol align allow aloin along anglo anoil anoli awing galli glali glial gonal gonia gowan ignaw inlaw iowan langi lango liang ligan

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