The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 6 letter word GRANTS
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The straight part
We know that "Allows" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case allows = grants.The cryptic/wordplay part
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What does GRANTS mean?
GRANTS noun- The act of granting; a bestowing or conferring; concession; allowance; permission.
- The yielding or admission of something in dispute.
- The thing or property granted; a gift; a boon.
- A transfer of property by deed or writing; especially, an appropriation or conveyance made by the government.
- The deed or writing by which such a transfer is made.
- An application for a grant (monetary boon to aid research or the like).
- (ditransitive) to give (permission or wish)
- (ditransitive) To bestow or confer, with or without compensation, particularly in answer to prayer or request; to give.
- To agree with (someone) on (something); to accept (something) for the sake of argument; to admit to (someone) that (something) is true.
- To assent; to consent.