5 Letter Words Starting With CAV

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

Best Wordle guesses for CAV
CAVAECAVIECAVELCAVALCAVIL

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

WordTypeDefinition
CAVAEnounplural of cava; referring to the venae cavae, the major veins returning blood to the heart
CAVALadjectiverelating to a horse; equine (archaic)
CAVELnouna lot drawn in dividing land or mining work; a piece of inferior coal
CAVIEnouna chicken coop or henhouse (Scottish)
CAVILverbto make petty or unnecessary objections
CAVUSnouna hollow or cavity; used medically for an abnormally high foot arch
Nouns
CAVAECAVELCAVIECAVUS
Adjectives
CAVAL
Verbs
CAVIL

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Frequently asked questions

How many 5-letter words start with CAV?

This list has 6 five-letter words starting with CAV. Wordle's answer pool is smaller — it uses only common everyday words.

What are the best CAV words for Wordle?

With CAV confirmed in positions 1–2, try CAVAE, CAVIE, CAVEL — they cover common letters in positions 3–5.

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