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Is CAMEO a valid Scrabble word?

Yes, CAMEO is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 9 points.

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does CAMEO mean?

  1. noun

    engraving or carving in low relief on a stone (as in a brooch or ring)

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

Scrabble
9
Words With Friends
11
Letters
5

C (3) + A (1) + M (3) + E (1) + O (1) = 9 points in Scrabble.

Dictionary status

  • Scrabble (US & Canada)Valid
  • Scrabble (UK & worldwide)Valid
  • Words With FriendsListed

Scrabble lists: NWL2023 (US & Canada) and CSW24 (UK & worldwide). WWF uses our ENABLE reference plus verified additions. “Listed” and “Not listed” describe that reference; check acceptance in the game. Sources reviewed 2026-10-03.

Hooks for CAMEO

Single letters that turn CAMEO into another valid word in US Scrabble. Hooks let you extend a word already on the board.

Front hooks0

None. Nothing can be added to the front.

Back hooks1

Anagrams of CAMEO

Words that use exactly the same letters.

Words you can make from CAMEO

The 25 highest-scoring words using these letters.

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