Starting With CLE
5 words · highest scoring is clerk at 11 points
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About 5 Letter Words Starting With CLE
There are 5 five letter words starting with CLE in our dictionary. The highest scoring is clerk at 11 points, counting tile values before any double or triple squares. 5 of them are common words rather than tournament-only fill — CLEAN, CLEAR, CLEFT 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.
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5 Letter Words Starting With CLE at a Glance
Highest Scoring 5 Letter Words Starting With CLE
- clerk11
- cleft10
- clean7
- clear7
- cleat7
Common 5 Letter Words Starting With CLE
- clean7
- clear7
- cleat7
- cleft10
- clerk11
5 Letter Words Starting With CLE by Last Letter
5 Letter Words Starting With CLE Defined
- cleanAdjective · 7 points
- free from dirt, marks, or stains
- clearAdjective · 7 points
- easy to perceive, understand, or interpret
- cleatNoun · 7 points
- a T-shaped piece of metal or wood on a boat or ship, to which ropes are attached
- clerkNoun · 11 points
- a person employed in an office or bank to keep records, accounts, and undertake other routine administrative duties
5 Letter Words Starting With CLE: Questions
How many five letter words starting with CLE are there?
There are 5 five letter words starting with CLE in our dictionary, and 5 of them are common words most players will already know.
What is the highest scoring word among five letter words starting with CLE?
CLERK is the highest scoring option at 11 points, counting tile values only and before any double or triple squares.
What are some common five letter words starting with CLE?
CLEAN, CLEAR, CLEFT are among the most familiar five letter words starting with CLE. Select any word in the list to read its definition.
Are these five letter words starting with CLE 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.