Daily word games to challenge your mind
A curated list of 8-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: cleaners, cleanest, cleaning.
| Word | Definition | Length | Syllables |
|---|---|---|---|
| cleaners | 8 | 2 | |
| cleanest | 8 | 2 | |
| cleaning | 8 | 2 | |
| cleansed | 8 | 2 | |
| cleanser | 8 | 2 | |
| cleanses | 8 | 2 | |
| cleanups | 8 | 2 | |
| clearers | 8 | 2 | |
| clearest | 8 | 2 | |
| clearing | 8 | 2 | |
| cleating | 8 | 2 | |
| cleavage | 8 | 2 | |
| cleavers | 8 | 2 | |
| cleaving | 8 | 2 | |
| cleeking | 8 | 2 | |
| clefting | 8 | 2 | |
| cleidoic | 8 | 2 | |
| clematis | 8 | 3 | |
| clemency | 8 | 3 | |
| clenched | 8 | 2 | |
| clencher | 8 | 2 | |
| clenches | 8 | 2 | |
| clergies | 8 | 2 | |
| clerical | 8 | 3 | |
| clerihew | 8 | 3 | |
| clerkdom | 8 | 2 | |
| clerking | 8 | 2 | |
| clerkish | 8 | 2 | |
| cleveite | 8 | 2 | |
| cleverer | 8 | 3 | |
| cleverly | 8 | 3 | |
| clevises | 8 | 3 |
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.