The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 4 letter word LETS , but the solution may also be OKS which is one of the most recent solution (2024 in LA Times).
Allows crossword clue answers
Here's a list of possible crossword answers ranked by the most likely to least likely.
| Answer | Likelyness | Letters |
|---|---|---|
| LETS | 71 % | 4 |
| OKS | 8 % | 3 |
| PERMITS | 6 % | 7 |
| ENABLES | 5 % | 7 |
| GRANTS | 3 % | 6 |
| ADMITS | 3 % | 6 |
| SUPPOSES | 2 % | 8 |
| OWNS | 2 % | 4 |
| GIVESPERMISSION | 2 % | 15 |
Why may OKS be the right solution?
The answer "OKS" is the right solution for the clue "Allows" because "OKS" is a verb that means to give permission or approval, which is synonymous with allowing something.
Words with a meaning similar to the clue: Allows
These words may or may not be a possible solution to this crosswords clue.- admit
- permit
- allow for
- grant
- appropriate
- take into account
- reserve
- set aside
- let
- give up
- leave
- countenance
Crossword Answer definitions
LETS noun- The allowing of possession of a property etc. in exchange for rent.
- To allow to, not to prevent (+ infinitive, but usually without to).
- To leave.
- To allow the release of (a fluid).
- To allow possession of (a property etc.) in exchange for rent.
- To give, grant, or assign, as a work, privilege, or contract; often with out.
- Used to introduce an imperative in the first or third person.
- To cause (+ bare infinitive).
- An obstacle or hindrance.
- The hindrance caused by the net during serve, only if the ball falls legally.
- To hinder, prevent, impede, hamper, cumber; to obstruct (someone or something).
- To prevent someone from doing something; also to prevent something from happening.
- To tarry or delay.
More crossword clues leading to the same solutions
Here's a few more crossword clues - all leading to the identical solution
More clues leading to the result LETS
- Answer to "Shall we?"
- Bowie's "____ Dance"
- Void shots, in tennis
- "Shall we?"
- Allows
- Gives permission
- Porter's "__ Do It"
- Why not!
- "___ Make A Deal"
- Bowie's "__ Dance"
More clues leading to the result OKS
- Assents
- Gives approval
- Gives the go-ahead to
- Gives the nod to
- Go-aheads
- Signs off on
- Doesn't nix
- Approvals
- Approves
- Endorsements
More clues leading to the result PERMITS
- Novice drivers' needs
- Licenses
- Documents for new drivers
- Allows
- License precursors
- Fishing licenses, e.g.
- Licenses.
- Drivers and hunters need them
- O.K.'s from city hall
- Parade requirements
More clues leading to the result ENABLES
- Authorizes
- Facilitates
- Gives power to
- Makes possible
- Empowers
- Licenses
- Allows
- Permits
- Provides with the means
- Makes easy.
More clues leading to the result GRANTS
- College income
- Arts endowments
- Research money sources
- Research funds, often
- Foundation awards
- Awards
- Gives
- Bequests
- Allows
- Research funding sources
More clues leading to the result ADMITS
- Lets in
- Fesses up
- Lets in or lets on
- Lets on
- Allows
- Confesses
- Doesn't turn away
- Allows to pass
- Owns up
- Fesses up to
More clues leading to the result SUPPOSES
More clues leading to the result OWNS
- Holds
- Admits to
- Holds title
- Possesses
- Has control of
- Admits, with "up"
- Controls
- Doesn't rent
- Fesses (up to)
- Has a right to