Daily word games to challenge your mind
A curated list of 6-letter words tailored to this exact pattern. When a clue points to CLE starts, alternate vowel patterns and common blends after the prefix. For example: cleans, clears, cleats.
| Word | Definition | Length | Syllables |
|---|---|---|---|
| cleans | 6 | 1 | |
| clears | 6 | 1 | |
| cleats | 6 | 1 | |
| cleave | 6 | 1 | |
| cleeks | 6 | 1 | |
| clefts | 6 | 1 | |
| clench | 6 | 1 | |
| cleome | 6 | 1 | |
| cleped | 6 | 2 | |
| clepes | 6 | 2 | |
| clergy | 6 | 2 | |
| cleric | 6 | 2 | |
| clerid | 6 | 2 | |
| clerks | 6 | 1 | |
| clever | 6 | 2 | |
| clevis | 6 | 2 | |
| clewed | 6 | 2 |
Are CLE-starting words common?
CLE is a frequent start; probing vowel swaps after CLE quickly narrows options.
Is this list good for crosswords?
Yes—filter by length mentally and scan definitions when available.