5 Letter Words Starting With CI

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

Best Wordle guesses for CI
CITEECISTACITERCIRRICITUA

In 5-letter words starting with CI, the most common letters in position 3 are: V, N, T, C, G.

WordTypeDefinition
CIBOLnouna type of Welsh onion (Allium fistulosum) with hollow leaves
CICADnouna cicada; a large insect known for its loud buzzing song
CICERnounthe genus of leguminous plants that includes the chickpea
CIDERnouna drink made from fermented or fresh-pressed apple juice
CIGARnouna cylinder of rolled tobacco leaves for smoking
CIGUAnoundefinition unavailable
CILIAnountiny hair-like structures on cells that beat rhythmically to move fluid or particles
CIMEXnouna genus of parasitic bugs that includes the common bedbug
CINCHnouna thing that is certain to happen; a very easy task
CINCTadjectivegirded or encircled; belted (archaic)
CINELnoundefinition unavailable
CIRCAadverbapproximately; used before a date to indicate it is approximate
CIRRInounplural of cirrus; thin wispy clouds or slender tendrils on plants or animals
CISCOnouna freshwater whitefish of the genus Coregonus found in North American lakes
CISTAnouna wicker basket used in ancient Greek and Roman religious ceremonies
CITEEnouna person cited or summoned before a court
CITERnounone who cites or quotes; a person who references a source
CITUAnounan Inca festival of purification held annually in Cusco
CIVETnouna cat-like mammal of Africa and Asia; a musky perfume obtained from it
CIVICadjectiveof or relating to or befitting citizens as individuals
CIVILadjectiverelating to citizens; polite and law-abiding
CIVVYnouninformal term for a civilian, as opposed to a soldier (British slang)
Nouns
CIBOLCICADCICERCIDERCIGARCIGUACILIACIMEXCINCHCINELCIRRICISCOCISTACITEECITERCITUACIVETCIVVY
Adjectives
CINCTCIVICCIVIL
Adverbs
CIRCA

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Frequently asked questions

How many 5-letter words start with CI?

This list has 22 five-letter words starting with CI. Wordle's answer pool is smaller — it uses only common everyday words.

What are the best CI words for Wordle?

With CI confirmed in positions 1–2, try CITEE, CISTA, CITER — they cover common letters in positions 3–5.

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