PERMIT
6-letter word
PERMIT is a valid Scrabble word
Is PERMIT Valid in Word Games?
| Game | Valid | Score / Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Scrabble (NWL) | ✅ Yes | 10 points |
| Scrabble (CSW) | ✅ Yes | 10 points |
| Words With Friends | ✅ Yes | 12 points |
| Wordfeud | ✅ Yes | 10 points |
| Upwords | ✅ Yes | Valid tile word |
| Bananagrams | ✅ Yes | Valid tile word |
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| Game | Valid | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Wordle | ❌ No | Requires exactly 5 letters — PERMIT has 6 |
| Quordle | ❌ No | Must be exactly 5 letters |
| Octordle | ❌ No | Must be exactly 5 letters |
| Dordle | ❌ No | Must be exactly 5 letters |
| Survivle | ❌ No | Must be exactly 5 letters |
| Absurdle | ❌ No | Must be exactly 5 letters |
| Lingo | ❌ No | Must be exactly 5 letters |
| NYT Crossword | ✅ Yes | Valid crossword entry |
| Mini Crossword | ⚠️ Long | Best for 3–5 letter words |
| Crossword (general) | ✅ Yes | Valid crossword entry |
| Cryptic Crossword | ✅ Yes | Valid answer or anagram source |
| Acrostic | ✅ Yes | Valid answer word |
| Waffle | ❌ No | Best for 5-letter words |
| Wordscapes | ✅ Yes | Valid word |
| Word Cookies | ✅ Yes | Valid word |
| Word Search | ✅ Yes | Can appear in grid |
| Jumble | ✅ Yes | Valid unscramble target |
| Anagram | ✅ Yes | Valid anagram base word |
| Boggle | ✅ Yes | Letters must be adjacent on grid |
| SpellTower | ✅ Yes | Valid word |
| Alphabear | ✅ Yes | Valid word |
| Spelling Bee | ⚠️ Maybe | Must use only the 7 given letters |
| Letterboxed | ⚠️ Maybe | No consecutive same-side letters |
| Squaredle | ⚠️ Maybe | Letters must be adjacent |
| Blossom | ⚠️ Maybe | Must use centre letter |
| Typeshift | ⚠️ Maybe | Letters must align in columns |
| Semantle | ✅ Yes | Any real English word |
| Jotto | ⚠️ Maybe | Must match opponent word length |
| Hangman | ✅ Yes | Valid hidden word |
| Word Ladder | ⚠️ Maybe | Must be same length as chain |
| Connections | ✅ Yes | Can be a category member |
| Strands | ✅ Yes | Can be a theme word |
| Codenames | ✅ Yes | Valid clue or card word |
| Nerdle | ❌ No | Numbers/operators only |
| Worldle | ❌ No | Country names only |
| Heardle | ❌ No | Song titles only |
| Framed | ❌ No | Film titles only |
What Does PERMIT Mean?
consent to, give permission
a legal document giving official permission to do something
PERMIT Scrabble Score
Letter by Letter
Score shown is base value before board multipliers. Place P or M on a Double Letter Score to maximise points.
PERMIT — Word Stats
Is PERMIT Valid in Scrabble?
✅ Yes — PERMIT scores 10 points in Scrabble.
Valid in all major tile-based word games:
- Scrabble NWL (North America) — 10 pts ✅
- Scrabble CSW (UK/International) — 10 pts ✅
- Words With Friends — 12 pts ✅
- Wordfeud — 10 pts ✅
- Upwords — ✅ valid (stack scoring varies)
- Bananagrams — ✅ valid tile word
Scrabble strategy: The highest-value letters in PERMIT are P (3 pts), M (3 pts). Place these on premium squares to maximise your score.
Is PERMIT Valid in Words With Friends?
✅ Yes — PERMIT scores 12 points in Words With Friends.
Words With Friends uses a slightly different letter value system than Scrabble, which is why PERMIT scores 12 pts in WWF vs 10 pts in Scrabble.
Is PERMIT a Wordle Word?
❌ No — PERMIT cannot be a Wordle answer.
Wordle only accepts 5-letter words. PERMIT has 6 letters.
These 5-letter Wordle variants use the same rules: Quordle · Octordle · Dordle · Survivle · Absurdle · Lingo · Wordle Unlimited
5-letter Wordle words you can make from PERMIT's letters: ERMIT · IMPER · MERIT · MITER · MITRE · MPRET
Is PERMIT Valid in Crossword Puzzles?
✅ Yes — PERMIT is a valid crossword entry accepted in standard English dictionaries.
Works in these crossword formats:
- NYT Crossword — standard American grid
- Mini Crossword — 5×5 grid (shorter words preferred)
- Cryptic Crossword — can be used as answer or anagram fodder
- Acrostic — valid answer word
Useful crossword patterns for PERMIT:
P__________TP____T Is PERMIT Valid in Wordscapes & Word Cookies?
✅ Yes — PERMIT is valid in Wordscapes and Word Cookies when all required letters are available.
Also valid as an unscramble target in: Jumble · Anagram · SpellTower · Alphabear · Boggle
Words You Can Make From PERMIT
Shorter words hidden in PERMIT's letter set — great for Wordscapes, Boggle, and Scrabble rack play.
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These words use the exact same letters as PERMIT:
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Frequently Asked Questions About PERMIT
Is PERMIT a valid Scrabble word?
Yes. PERMIT is valid in both NWL (North American) and CSW (Collins/International) Scrabble dictionaries.
How many points is PERMIT in Scrabble?
PERMIT scores 10 points in Scrabble before board multipliers. In Words With Friends it scores 12 points.
Is PERMIT valid in Words With Friends?
Yes. PERMIT is a valid Words With Friends word worth 12 points.
What does PERMIT mean?
PERMIT: consent to, give permission
Can PERMIT be used in Wordle?
No. Wordle only accepts 5-letter words. PERMIT has 6 letters.
What words can you make from PERMIT's letters?
Use our Word Unscrambler to find all words that can be formed from PERMIT's letters. Short words like EM, EP, ER can be played in Scrabble rack play.
Does PERMIT have any anagrams?
Yes — PERMIT's letters can also spell: PREMIT.
Is PERMIT in the dictionary?
Yes. PERMIT appears in standard English dictionaries and the ENABLE Scrabble word list.