Starting With CLE

8 words · highest scoring is cleverly at 16 points

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About 8 Letter Words Starting With CLE

There are 8 eight letter words starting with CLE in our dictionary. The highest scoring is cleverly at 16 points, counting tile values before any double or triple squares. 8 of them are common words rather than tournament-only fillCLEANERS, CLEANSER, CLEAVAGE 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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8 Letter Words Starting With CLE at a Glance

Highest Scoring 8 Letter Words Starting With CLE

  • cleverly16
  • cleavage14
  • clerical12
  • cleaning11
  • clearing11
  • cleaners10
  • cleanser10
  • clearest10

Common 8 Letter Words Starting With CLE

  • cleaners10
  • cleaning11
  • cleanser10
  • clearest10
  • clearing11
  • cleavage14
  • clerical12
  • cleverly16

8 Letter Words Starting With CLE by Last Letter

8 Letter Words Starting With CLE Defined

cleanersNoun · 10 points
a person employed to clean the interior of a building
cleaningNoun · 11 points
the action of making something clean, especially the inside of a house
cleanserNoun · 10 points
a substance that cleanses something, especially a cosmetic product for cleansing the skin
clearingNoun · 11 points
an open space in a forest, especially one cleared for cultivation
cleavageNoun · 14 points
the hollow between a woman's breasts when supported, especially as exposed by a low-cut garment
clericalAdjective · 12 points
concerned with or relating to work in an office, especially routine documentation and administrative tasks

8 Letter Words Starting With CLE: Questions

How many eight letter words starting with CLE are there?

There are 8 eight letter words starting with CLE in our dictionary, and 8 of them are common words most players will already know.

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

CLEVERLY is the highest scoring option at 16 points, counting tile values only and before any double or triple squares.

What are some common eight letter words starting with CLE?

CLEANERS, CLEANSER, CLEAVAGE are among the most familiar eight letter words starting with CLE. Select any word in the list to read its definition.

Are these eight 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.