5 Letter Words Starting With CIV

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Best Wordle guesses for CIV
CIVETCIVILCIVICCIVVY

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

WordTypeDefinition
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
CIVETCIVVY
Adjectives
CIVICCIVIL

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How many 5-letter words start with CIV?

This list has 4 five-letter words starting with CIV. Wordle's answer pool is smaller — it uses only common everyday words.

What are the best CIV words for Wordle?

With CIV confirmed in positions 1–2, try CIVET, CIVIL, CIVIC — they cover common letters in positions 3–5.

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