Starting With CE
6 words · highest scoring is ceded at 9 points
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About 5 Letter Words Starting With CE
There are 6 five letter words starting with CE in our dictionary. The highest scoring is ceded at 9 points, counting tile values before any double or triple squares. 6 of them are common words rather than tournament-only fill — CEASE, CEDED, CELLS among them.
The list leads with everyday words so the ones you recognise come first; sort by Scrabble points to put the best play on top, or switch to A-Z to scan alphabetically. Select any word to read its definition and see which dictionaries accept it.
For a wider net, try 5 Letter Words With CE or Words Starting With CE, which drops the length limit entirely.
5 Letter Words Starting With CE at a Glance
Highest Scoring 5 Letter Words Starting With CE
- ceded9
- cedar8
- cease7
- cello7
- cells7
- cents7
Common 5 Letter Words Starting With CE
- cease7
- cedar8
- ceded9
- cello7
- cells7
- cents7
5 Letter Words Starting With CE by Last Letter
5 Letter Words Starting With CE Defined
- ceaseVerb · 7 points
- come or bring to an end
- cedarNoun · 8 points
- any of a number of conifers that typically yield fragrant, durable timber
- cededVerb · 9 points
- give up (power or territory)
- celloNoun · 7 points
- a bass instrument of the violin family, held upright on the floor between the legs of the seated player
- cellsNoun · 7 points
- a small room in which a prisoner is locked up or in which a monk or nun sleeps
- centsNoun · 7 points
- a monetary unit in various countries, equal to one hundredth of a dollar, euro, or other decimal currency unit
5 Letter Words Starting With CE: Questions
How many five letter words starting with CE are there?
There are 6 five letter words starting with CE in our dictionary, and 6 of them are common words most players will already know.
What is the highest scoring word among five letter words starting with CE?
CEDED is the highest scoring option at 9 points, counting tile values only and before any double or triple squares.
What are some common five letter words starting with CE?
CEASE, CEDED, CELLS are among the most familiar five letter words starting with CE. Select any word in the list to read its definition.
Are these five letter words starting with CE valid in Scrabble and Words With Friends?
Every word is drawn from a tournament word list, so most are playable everywhere. Use the dictionary selector to narrow the list to Scrabble US (NWL2023), Scrabble UK (CSW24) or Words With Friends and see only the words that game accepts.