Gives (out) (5)
'gives out' is the definition.
(I've seen this in another clue)
This is the entire clue.
(Other definitions for allots that I've seen before include "Distributes, gives as share" , "Gives, apportions" , "Dispenses or distributes" , "Apportions or assigns" , "Allows to have" .)
'gives out' is the definition.
(I've seen this in another clue)
This is all the clue.
(Another definition for doles that I've seen is " Dishes out".)
(Another definition for metes that I've seen is " Hands (out)".)