NYT Dictionary

ALLOWING

/əˈlaʊɪŋ/
AdjectiveVerbal-LOW-ingal-low-ing · 3 syllablesGrade 6

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2025

Meaning

present participle and gerund of allow

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

letallowpermitcountenancegrantappropriateearmarkreserveleaveprovide

Antonyms

preventforbiddisallowdeny

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 1 recorded puzzle, including a pangram:

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