Is CENTO a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, CENTO is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 7 points.
Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.
Points
7
Scrabble
9
Words With Friends
5
Letters
C (3) + E (1) + N (1) + T (1) + O (1) = 7 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.
Definition
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See the definition of CentoHooks for CENTO
Single letters that turn CENTO 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 CENTO
Words that use exactly the same letters.
Words you can make from CENTO
The 27 highest-scoring words using these letters.
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