5 Letter Words Starting With CRE

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

Best Wordle guesses for CRE
CREATCRETACREENCRESSCRENA

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

WordTypeDefinition
CREAKverbto make a harsh scraping sound when moved or walked on
CREAMnounthe thick fatty part of milk; a pale yellow-white colour
CREATnounAn usher to a riding master (riding instructor).
CREEDnouna set of beliefs or aims that guides a person's actions
CREEKnouna small stream; a narrow inlet on a sea coast
CREELnouna wicker basket used to carry fish; a frame for holding bobbins in spinning
CREEMnoundefinition unavailable
CREENnounTo complain; to whine; to moan.
CREEPverbmove slowly; in the case of people or animals with the body near the ground
CRENAnounA furrow or notch.
CREPEnouna thin fabric with a wrinkled texture; a thin delicate pancake
CREPTverbpast tense of creep; moved slowly and quietly
CREPYnounAlternative form of crêpy.
CRESSnouna small plant with pungent leaves used in salads and sandwiches
CRESTnounthe top of a mountain or wave; a badge or emblem
CRETAnoundefinition unavailable
Verbs
CREAKCREEPCREPT
Nouns
CREAMCREATCREEDCREEKCREELCREEMCREENCRENACREPECREPYCRESSCRESTCRETA

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Frequently asked questions

How many 5-letter words start with CRE?

This list has 16 five-letter words starting with CRE. Wordle's answer pool is smaller — it uses only common everyday words.

What are the best CRE words for Wordle?

With CRE confirmed in positions 1–2, try CREAT, CRETA, CREEN — they cover common letters in positions 3–5.

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