Another Cheat! Question

[excelsior]

Hello,

I have read through some of the Cheat! threads but still wasn't sure.

I have a quick question--during the game last night, I had gone into combat with one of my items turned face up and sideways (not enough hands because my hands were currently full). I had a Cheat! card in my hand. During the combat, I played the Cheat! card on the item, so I could now utilize it for the bonus points for the ongoing combat. Was this allowable?

Thanks