Starting With CLE

26 words, 6 of them common · highest scoring is clecky at 17 points

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About 6 Letter Words Starting With CLE

There are 26 six letter words starting with CLE in our dictionary. The highest scoring is clecky at 17 points, counting tile values before any double or triple squares. 6 of them are common words rather than tournament-only fillCLEANS, CLERGY, CLERKS 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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6 Letter Words Starting With CLE at a Glance

Highest Scoring 6 Letter Words Starting With CLE

  • clecky17
  • clecks14
  • cleche13
  • clench13
  • cleuch13
  • clergy12
  • clerks12
  • cleeks12

Common 6 Letter Words Starting With CLE

  • cleans8
  • clears8
  • clergy12
  • cleric10
  • clerks12
  • clever11

6 Letter Words Starting With CLE by Last Letter

6 Letter Words Starting With CLE Defined

cleansVerb · 8 points
make clean; remove dirt, marks, or stains from
clearsVerb · 8 points
remove an obstruction or unwanted item or items from
clergyNoun · 12 points
the body of all people ordained for religious duties, especially in the Christian Church
clericNoun · 10 points
a priest or religious leader, especially a Christian or Muslim one
clerksNoun · 12 points
a person employed in an office or bank to keep records, accounts, and undertake other routine administrative duties
cleverAdjective · 11 points
quick to understand, learn, and devise or apply ideas; intelligent

6 Letter Words Starting With CLE: Questions

How many six letter words starting with CLE are there?

There are 26 six letter words starting with CLE in our dictionary, and 6 of them are common words most players will already know.

What is the highest scoring word among six letter words starting with CLE?

CLECKY is the highest scoring option at 17 points, counting tile values only and before any double or triple squares.

What are some common six letter words starting with CLE?

CLEANS, CLERGY, CLERKS are among the most familiar six letter words starting with CLE. Select any word in the list to read its definition.

Are these six 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.