Admit
/ədˈmɪt/
Scrabble:8 ptsWWF:9 pts5 letters
Definition of Admit
verb
- To allow to enter; to grant entrance (to), whether into a place, into the mind, or into consideration
"A ticket admits one into a playhouse."
- To allow (someone) to enter a profession or to enjoy a privilege; to recognize as qualified for a franchise.
"the prisoner was admitted to bail"
- To concede as true; to acknowledge or assent to, as an allegation which it is impossible to deny
"he admitted his guilt"
- To be capable of; to permit. In this sense, "of" may be used after the verb, or may be omitted.
"the words do not admit such a construction."
- To give warrant or allowance, to grant opportunity or permission (+ of).
"circumstances do not admit of this"
Anagrams of Admit
Related Word Patterns
Letter Values
a1
d2
m3
i1
t1
Total: 8 Scrabble points
Word Validity & Sources
SOWPODS (International Scrabble): Valid
TWL (US/Canada Scrabble): Valid
Words With Friends: Valid
Last verified: December 2024
Dictionary data sourced from SOWPODS (178,691 words), combining TWL (Tournament Word List) and the Collins Scrabble Words dictionary. Definitions from Free Dictionary API and Wordnik.
About the Word "Admit"
Admit is a 5-letter word that scores 8 points in Scrabble and 9 points in Words With Friends.
Using "Admit" in Word Games
When playing Scrabble or Words With Friends, "admit" is a low-scoring word.