Daily word games to challenge your mind
A curated list of 9-letter words tailored to this exact pattern. When a clue points to CLI starts, alternate vowel patterns and common blends after the prefix. For example: clientage, clientele, cliffiest.
| Word | Definition | Length | Syllables |
|---|---|---|---|
| clientage | 9 | 2 | |
| clientele | 9 | 2 | |
| cliffiest | 9 | 2 | |
| climactic | 9 | 3 | |
| climaxing | 9 | 3 | |
| climbable | 9 | 2 | |
| clinchers | 9 | 2 | |
| clinching | 9 | 2 | |
| clingiest | 9 | 2 | |
| clinician | 9 | 3 | |
| clinkered | 9 | 3 | |
| clinquant | 9 | 2 | |
| clintonia | 9 | 3 | |
| clipboard | 9 | 2 | |
| clippings | 9 | 2 | |
| clipsheet | 9 | 2 | |
| cliquiest | 9 | 2 | |
| clitellum | 9 | 3 |
Are CLI-starting words common?
CLI is a frequent start; probing vowel swaps after CLI quickly narrows options.
Is this list good for crosswords?
Yes—filter by length mentally and scan definitions when available.