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MAYO

/ˈmeɪ.oʊ/

4 letters · 1 syllable · noun

M 3/4
A 1/1
Y 4/3
O 1/1

Definition of MAYO

noun

A white person.

noun

A dressing made from vegetable oil, raw egg yolks and seasoning, used on salads, with french fries, in sandwiches etc.

noun

Any cold dish with that dressing as an ingredient.

"We served a lobster mayonnaise as a starter."

noun

Any cream, for example for moisturizing the face or conditioning the hair, for which the base is egg yolks and oil.

"hair mayonnaise, facial mayonnaise"

Synonyms of MAYO

Words with similar meaning

Examples of MAYO in a Sentence

  • "We served a lobster mayonnaise as a starter."
  • "hair mayonnaise, facial mayonnaise"

Word Details

Letters
4
Syllables
1
Scrabble
9
points
WWF
9
points

Is MAYO a Scrabble Word?

Yes, MAYO is a valid word in the following dictionaries:

Scrabble US (TWL) — 9 pts Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 9 pts Words With Friends — 9 pts

Tip: Short words like MAYO are excellent for parallel plays and tight board positions in Scrabble.

Letter Values for MAYO

Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.

Letter mayo Total
Scrabble 3141 9
WWF 4131 9

Anagrams of MAYO

Words made by rearranging the exact same 4 letters

How to Use MAYO in Word Games

MAYO is worth 9 points in Scrabble and 9 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.

Short word advantage: MAYO is only 4 letters, making it ideal for parallel plays where you form multiple words simultaneously by placing tiles adjacent to existing words on the board.

Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble MAYO to find 16 additional valid words.

Frequently Asked Questions About MAYO

What does MAYO mean?
MAYO is a noun. A white person.
Is MAYO a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, MAYO is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 9 points in Scrabble.
How many points is MAYO worth in Scrabble?
MAYO is worth 9 points in Scrabble and 9 points in Words With Friends. It is a 4-letter word with 1 syllable.
How many words can you make from MAYO?
You can make 16 words from the letters in MAYO. The longest sub-words are 4 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.
What are synonyms of MAYO?
Synonyms of MAYO include: whitey, mayo. These words have similar meanings and can be used as alternatives in writing and word games.
What are the anagrams of MAYO?
The anagrams of MAYO (words using the exact same letters) are: MOYA. Each is a valid word in Scrabble.