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Yes, allowance is playable

...and is worth 18 points.

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"Allowance" Definition

noun

A consideration for possibilities or modifying circumstances: an allowance for breakage; made allowances for rush-hour traffic in estimating travel time.
A price reduction, especially one granted in exchange for used merchandise: The dealer gave us an allowance on our old car.
An allowed difference in dimension of closely mating machine parts.
An amount that is allowed or granted: consumed my weekly allowance of two eggs.
Something, such as money, given at regular intervals or for a specific purpose: a travel allowance that covers hotel bills.

verb-transitive

To dispense in fixed quantities; ration.
To put on a fixed allowance: cut expenses by strictly allowancing the sales representatives.

verb

To put on a fixed allowance (as of food and drink).
To supply in a fixed or regular quantity.

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