5 Letter Words Starting With CLE

4 common words, 10 with definitions — filter by type, find a Wordle guess.

Best Wordle guesses for CLE
CLEANCLEARCLEFT

In 5-letter words starting with CLE, the most common letters in position 3 are: E.

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WordTypeDefinition
CLEANadjectivefree from dirt, marks, or unwanted matter
CLEARadjectiveeasy to understand; free from obstruction; transparent
CLEFTnouna split or division made by cleaving; a crack in rock or earth
CLERKnounemployee who performs clerical work
Verbs
CLEADCLEAMCLECK
Adjectives
CLEANCLEAR
Nouns
CLEATCLEEKCLEFTCLERKCLEVE

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How many 5-letter words start with CLE?

This list has 10 five-letter words starting with CLE that have definitions. 4 are common everyday words. Wordle's answer list includes 3 of them.

What are the best CLE words for Wordle?

If CLE is confirmed in positions 1–2, try CLEAN, CLEAR, CLEFT. Those words are in Wordle's answer list and cover common letters in the remaining slots.

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Common shows everyday words useful for Wordle and writing. All words includes rarer entries that appear in some word-game lists.