5 Letter Words Starting With CAL

8 words — filter by type, see definitions, find your best Wordle guess.

Best Wordle guesses for CAL
CALLOCALLICALORCALIDCALVE

In 5-letter words starting with CAL, the most common letters in position 3 are: L.

WordTypeDefinition
CALIDadjectivewarm; hot (archaic, from Latin calidus)
CALIXnouna cup-shaped anatomical or botanical structure; variant of calyx
CALLInounplural of callus; areas of hardened or thickened skin
CALLOnouna callus or corn; an area of hardened skin
CALMYadjectivecalm; tranquil (archaic or poetic form)
CALORnounheat; a term used in scientific and Latin contexts
CALVEverbto give birth to a calf; for a glacier to shed a large mass of ice
CALYXnounthe sepals of a flower, forming a protective layer around the bud
Adjectives
CALIDCALMY
Nouns
CALIXCALLICALLOCALORCALYX
Verbs
CALVE

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Frequently asked questions

How many 5-letter words start with CAL?

This list has 8 five-letter words starting with CAL. Wordle's answer pool is smaller — it uses only common everyday words.

What are the best CAL words for Wordle?

With CAL confirmed in positions 1–2, try CALLO, CALLI, CALOR — they cover common letters in positions 3–5.

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