5-Letter Words Starting With CL
We found 71 five-letter words that start with CL, about 1% of all 5-letter words. The most common are CLOSE, CLEAR and CLAIM.
CLOZE scores the most in Scrabble, at 16 points. The most common start is CLA-, with 23 words. For Wordle, CLOSE is a strong guess here because it tests five different letters.
- Words
- 71
- Top score
- CLOZE · 16
- Groups
- 5
Common 5-letter words starting with CL and their meanings
- close7 pts
- adjective: at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
- clear7 pts
- adjective: readily apparent to the mind
- claim9 pts
- verb: assert or affirm strongly
- clean7 pts
- adjective: free from dirt or impurities
- cloud8 pts
- noun: any collection of particles (e.g., smoke or dust) or gases that is visible
- class7 pts
- noun: a collection of things sharing a common attribute
- climb11 pts
- verb: go upward with gradual or continuous progress
- cling8 pts
- verb: come or be in close contact with
- clock13 pts
- noun: a timepiece that shows the time of day
- cloth10 pts
- noun: artifact made by weaving or felting or knitting or crocheting natural or synthetic fibers
- clump11 pts
- noun: a grouping of a number of similar things
- clerk11 pts
- noun: an employee who performs clerical work (e.g., keeps records or accounts)
Definitions from WordNet®, Princeton University.
All 71 5-letter words starting with CL
Numbers show Scrabble points.
Starting with CLA 23
- clach12
- clack13
- clade8
- clads8
- clags8
- claim9
- clamp11
- clams9
- clang8
- clank11
- clans7
- claps9
- clapt9
- claro7
- clary10
- clash10
- clasp9
- class7
- clast7
- clave10
- clavi10
- claws10
- clays10
Starting with CLE 10
- clean7
- clear7
- cleat7
- cleek11
- clefs10
- cleft10
- clepe9
- clept9
- clerk11
- clews10
Starting with CLI 10
- click13
- cliff13
- clift10
- climb11
- clime9
- cline7
- cling8
- clink11
- clips9
- clipt9
Starting with CLO 21
- cloak11
- clock13
- clods8
- clogs8
- clomb11
- clomp11
- clone7
- clonk11
- clons7
- cloot7
- clops9
- close7
- cloth10
- clots7
- cloud8
- clour7
- clout7
- clove10
- clown10
- cloys10
- cloze16
Starting with CLU 7
- clubs9
- cluck13
- clued8
- clues7
- clump11
- clung8
- clunk11
Frequently asked questions
How many 5-letter words starting with CL are there?
There are 71 five-letter words that start with CL in the ENABLE word list, which is widely used for word games.
What is the highest-scoring 5-letter word starting with CL in Scrabble?
CLOZE is for the highest score at 16 points, before any board bonuses.
What are some common 5-letter words starting with CL?
Common examples include CLOSE, CLEAR, CLAIM, CLEAN, CLOUD and CLASS.
Which 5-letter words starting with CL end in K?
11 of them end in K, including CLOCK, CLERK, CLICK and CLUCK.
Can I use these words in Wordle?
Many of them are accepted as Wordle guesses, but Wordle answers are usually common words like CLOSE, CLEAR and CLAIM. Use our Wordle Helper to filter by your green, yellow and gray letters.