5 Letter Words Starting With CLE

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Best Wordle guesses for CLE
CLEATCLEANCLEARCLEADCLEAM

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

WordTypeDefinition
CLEADverbto clothe or cover; to provide with cladding (dialectal)
CLEAMverbto smear or plaster with a sticky substance (dialectal)
CLEANadjectivefree from dirt, marks, or unwanted matter
CLEARadjectiveeasy to understand; free from obstruction; transparent
CLEATnouna T-shaped fitting for securing ropes; a strip that provides grip or traction
CLECKverbto hatch (eggs); to gossip or tell tales (Scottish dialect)
CLEEKnouna large hooked instrument; an old golf club with a narrow iron head (Scottish)
CLEFTnouna split or division made by cleaving; a crack in rock or earth
CLERKnounemployee who performs clerical work
CLEVEnouna cliff or hillside (dialectal English)
Verbs
CLEADCLEAMCLECK
Adjectives
CLEANCLEAR
Nouns
CLEATCLEEKCLEFTCLERKCLEVE

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Frequently asked questions

How many 5-letter words start with CLE?

This list has 10 five-letter words starting with CLE. Wordle's answer pool is smaller — it uses only common everyday words.

What are the best CLE words for Wordle?

With CLE confirmed in positions 1–2, try CLEAT, CLEAN, CLEAR — they cover common letters in positions 3–5.

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