4 common words, 20 with definitions — filter by type, find a Wordle guess.
In 5-letter words starting with CI, the most common letters in position 3 are: V, N, R.
| Word | Type | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| CIBOL | noun | a type of Welsh onion (Allium fistulosum) with hollow leaves |
| CICAD | noun | a cicada; a large insect known for its loud buzzing song |
| CICER | noun | the genus of leguminous plants that includes the chickpea |
| CIDER | noun | a drink made from fermented or fresh-pressed apple juice |
| CIGAR | noun | a cylinder of rolled tobacco leaves for smoking |
| CILIA | noun | tiny hair-like structures on cells that beat rhythmically to move fluid or particles |
| CIMEX | noun | a genus of parasitic bugs that includes the common bedbug |
| CINCH | noun | a thing that is certain to happen; a very easy task |
| CINCT | adjective | girded or encircled; belted (archaic) |
| CIRCA | adverb | approximately; used before a date to indicate it is approximate |
| CIRRI | noun | plural of cirrus; thin wispy clouds or slender tendrils on plants or animals |
| CISCO | noun | a freshwater whitefish of the genus Coregonus found in North American lakes |
| CISTA | noun | a wicker basket used in ancient Greek and Roman religious ceremonies |
| CITEE | noun | a person cited or summoned before a court |
| CITER | noun | one who cites or quotes; a person who references a source |
| CITUA | noun | an Inca festival of purification held annually in Cusco |
| CIVET | noun | a cat-like mammal of Africa and Asia; a musky perfume obtained from it |
| CIVIC | adjective | of or relating to or befitting citizens as individuals |
| CIVIL | adjective | relating to citizens; polite and law-abiding |
| CIVVY | noun | informal term for a civilian, as opposed to a soldier (British slang) |
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This list has 20 five-letter words starting with CI that have definitions. 4 are common everyday words. Wordle's answer list includes 1 of them.
If CI is confirmed in positions 1–2, try CIVIL. Those words are in Wordle's answer list and cover common letters in the remaining slots.
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