01 Words by length and beginning

9-letter words starting with CL

Explore 9-letter words starting with CL, with game scores, definitions, and related word paths one tap away.

261matching words in our word list

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CLOCKWORK, CLOCKWISE, CLERGYMAN, CLUTCHING, CLIPPINGS, CLUBHOUSE, CLARIFIED, CLAIMANTS, CLASSICAL, CLASSMATE

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clockwork24 pts→climaxing21 pts→clockwise20 pts→clampdown19 pts→classwork18 pts→clenching17 pts→clergyman17 pts→climactic17 pts→clinching17 pts→cloakroom17 pts→clutching17 pts→clambered16 pts→clamshell16 pts→clapboard16 pts→claymores16 pts→clipboard16 pts→clippings16 pts→clobbered16 pts→clubhouse16 pts→clarified15 pts→cleavages15 pts→clamoring14 pts→clarifies14 pts→cleverest14 pts→claimants13 pts→classical13 pts→classmate13 pts→classroom13 pts→clearance13 pts→clinician13 pts→clattered12 pts→cleanings12 pts→cleansing12 pts→clearings12 pts→clonidine12 pts→clustered12 pts→cluttered12 pts→clarinets11 pts→classiest11 pts→classless11 pts→cleansers11 pts→clearness11 pts→clientele11 pts→cloisters11 pts→closeness11 pts→

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05 Common questions

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How many 9-letter words starting with cl are there?

Our reference word list contains 261 matching words. The list can vary slightly from one word game dictionary to another.

What are some 9-letter words starting with cl?

Some strong matches are CLOCKWORK, CLOCKWISE, CLERGYMAN, CLUTCHING, CLIPPINGS, CLUBHOUSE, CLARIFIED, CLAIMANTS, CLASSICAL, CLASSMATE.

Can I use these words in Wordle or Scrabble?

These are useful candidates for word games, but each game maintains its own accepted-answer or playable-word dictionary. Check the game before relying on an unusual entry.