Allowed a bit of double-talk (3)

I believe the answer is:

let

'allowed' is the definition.
(to let is to allow or permit)

'a bit of double-talk' is the wordplay.
'a bit of' indicates a hidden word.
'LET' is hidden in the letters of 'double talk'.

(Other definitions for let that I've seen before include "Reason for scrubbing service" , "Allow; rental period" , "& 15 Triple (anag.)" , "Allow, don't hinder" , "Allow the obstruction" .)

I've seen this clue in the Evening Standard.

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