Starting With CLI

15 words, 7 of them common · highest scoring is click at 13 points

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About 5 Letter Words Starting With CLI

There are 15 five letter words starting with CLI in our dictionary. The highest scoring is click at 13 points, counting tile values before any double or triple squares. 7 of them are common words rather than tournament-only fillCLICK, CLIMB, CLINK 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 CLI at a Glance

5 Letter Words Starting With CLI Defined

clickNoun · 13 points
a short, sharp sound as of a switch being operated or of two hard objects coming smartly into contact
cliffNoun · 13 points
a steep rock face, especially at the edge of the sea
climbVerb · 11 points
go or come up a (slope or staircase); ascend
clingVerb · 8 points
hold on tightly to
clinkNoun · 11 points
a sharp ringing sound, such as that made by striking metal or glass
clintNoun · 7 points
a block forming part of a natural limestone pavement, separated from others by fissures (grikes)

5 Letter Words Starting With CLI: Questions

How many five letter words starting with CLI are there?

There are 15 five letter words starting with CLI in our dictionary, and 7 of them are common words most players will already know.

What is the highest scoring word among five letter words starting with CLI?

CLICK is the highest scoring option at 13 points, counting tile values only and before any double or triple squares.

What are some common five letter words starting with CLI?

CLICK, CLIMB, CLINK are among the most familiar five letter words starting with CLI. Select any word in the list to read its definition.

Are these five letter words starting with CLI 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.