The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 8 letter word PAYMENTS
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The straight part
We know that "allowances" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case allowances = payments.The cryptic/wordplay part
In cryptic crossword there's often an wordplay/cryptic part as well.This part involves a more complex hint, such as an anagram, homophone, hidden word, etc.
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What does PAYMENTS mean?
PAYMENTS noun- The act of paying.
- A sum of money paid in exchange for goods or services.