5 Letter Words Starting With CLI

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

Best Wordle guesses for CLI
CLITECLINECLINTCLIMECLIFF

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

WordTypeDefinition
CLICKnoundepression of a button on a computer mouse
CLIFFnouna steep rock face at the edge of the sea or a river
CLIFTnouna cliff or crevice (archaic and dialectal)
CLIMAnouna climatic zone or region (archaic/Latin term)
CLIMBverbto go up or ascend using hands, feet, or other means
CLIMEnouna region or climate, especially a pleasant one (poetic/literary)
CLINEnouna gradual variation in characteristics across a species' geographic range
CLINGverbto hold tightly to something; to be reluctant to give something up
CLINKverbto make a light ringing sound; an informal word for prison
CLINTnouna block of limestone in a limestone pavement; a hard rocky surface
CLIPSnounsmall fastening devices; short film or video excerpts; cuts or trims
CLIPTverbpast tense of clip (archaic); cut or trimmed
CLITEnoundefinition unavailable
CLIVEnouna cliff or steep slope (archaic English)
Nouns
CLICKCLIFFCLIFTCLIMACLIMECLINECLINTCLIPSCLITECLIVE
Verbs
CLIMBCLINGCLINKCLIPT

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Frequently asked questions

How many 5-letter words start with CLI?

This list has 14 five-letter words starting with CLI. Wordle's answer pool is smaller — it uses only common everyday words.

What are the best CLI words for Wordle?

With CLI confirmed in positions 1–2, try CLITE, CLINE, CLINT — they cover common letters in positions 3–5.

Can I filter by word type?

Yes — use the filter buttons above the table to show only nouns, verbs, or adjectives. Every word has a definition.