What does PERMIT mean?
- Pronunciation
- /pərˈmɪt/
- Letters
- 6
- Scrabble score
- 10
- Words With Friends score
- 12
- How common
- Common
Meaning
noun
- a legal document giving official permission to do something
- the act of giving a formal (usually written) authorization
- large game fish; found in waters of the West Indies
verb
- consent to, give permission“She permitted her son to visit her estranged husband”
- make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen“This permits the water to rush in”
- allow the presence of or allow (an activity) without opposing or prohibiting“We don't allow dogs here”
Definitions from Princeton WordNet 3.0.
Other forms
permits11permitted14permitting15
Anagrams of PERMIT
No other word in the ENABLE list uses exactly these letters.
Words inside PERMIT
54 shorter words can be made from these letters. Here are the most useful.
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Questions
Is PERMIT a valid word in word games?
PERMIT is in the ENABLE word list, which many word games use, so it is very likely to be accepted. Check your game's own dictionary if a play is challenged.
How many points is PERMIT worth?
PERMIT is worth 10 points with Scrabble letter values and 12 with Words With Friends values, before any bonus squares.
What words can you make from PERMIT?
54 other words, including IT, ME, TIME and PER.