5 letter words starting with c
Welcome to a world bursting with five-letter wonders, all starting with the charismatic letter C! From cozy to chime, these delightful words will charm your vocabulary and boost your word game prowess. Dive in and discover how these captivating C-words can add creativity and color to your conversations!
| Word | Points | Definition | Sentence example |
|---|---|---|---|
| could | 8 | - | - |
| crazy | 19 | affected with madness or insanity | - |
| cause | 7 | any entity that produces an effect or is responsible for events or results | - |
| check | 16 | an appraisal of the state of affairs | a check on its dependability under stress |
| close | 7 | cease to operate or cause to cease operating | The owners decided to move and to close the factory |
| comes | 9 | - | - |
| child | 11 | a human offspring (son or daughter) of any age | they had three children |
| clear | 7 | become clear | The sky cleared after the storm |
| catch | 12 | reach with a blow or hit in a particular spot | - |
| class | 7 | a body of students who graduate together | the class of '97 |
| clean | 7 | make clean by removing dirt, filth, or unwanted substances from | The dentist cleaned my teeth |
| court | 7 | Australian woman tennis player who won many major championships (born in 1947) | - |
| count | 7 | put into a group | The academy counts several Nobel Prize winners among its members |
| chief | 13 | a person who is in charge | - |
| cover | 10 | a recording of a song that was first recorded or made popular by somebody else | they made a cover of a Beatles' song |
| carry | 10 | transmit or serve as the medium for transmission | The airwaves carry the sound |
| crime | 9 | (criminal law) an act punishable by law; usually considered an evil act | a long record of crimes |
| clock | 13 | measure the time or duration of an event or action or the person who performs an action in a certain period of time | he clocked the runners |
| cross | 7 | meet at a point | - |
| coach | 12 | teach and supervise (someone); act as a trainer or coach (to), as in sports | She is coaching the crew |
| crowd | 11 | an informal body of friends | he still hangs out with the same crowd |
| cream | 9 | toiletry consisting of any of various substances in the form of a thick liquid that have a soothing and moisturizing effect when applied to the skin | - |
| color | 7 | any material used for its color | she used a different color for the trim |
| cards | 8 | a game played with playing cards | - |
| cheap | 12 | tastelessly showy | - |
| china | 10 | a government on the island of Taiwan established in 1949 by Chiang Kai-shek after the conquest of mainland China by the Communists led by Mao Zedong | - |
| chair | 10 | act or preside as chair, as of an academic department in a university | She chaired the department for many years |
| chest | 10 | the front of the trunk from the neck to the abdomen | - |
| chick | 16 | informal terms for a (young) woman | - |
| crash | 10 | the act of colliding with something | his crash through the window |
| candy | 11 | a rich sweet made of flavored sugar and often combined with fruit or nuts | - |
| chose | 10 | - | - |
| chase | 10 | cut a furrow into a columns | - |
| crack | 13 | a purified and potent form of cocaine that is smoked rather than snorted; highly addictive | - |
| curse | 7 | profane or obscene expression usually of surprise or anger | - |
| coast | 7 | the act of moving smoothly along a surface while remaining in contact with it | the children lined up for a coast down the snowy slope |
| climb | 11 | go upward with gradual or continuous progress | Did you ever climb up the hill behind your house? |
| chuck | 16 | informal terms for a meal | - |
| cheat | 10 | weedy annual native to Europe but widely distributed as a weed especially in wheat | - |
| chain | 10 | British biochemist (born in Germany) who isolated and purified penicillin, which had been discovered in 1928 by Sir Alexander Fleming (1906-1979) | - |
| costs | 7 | pecuniary reimbursement to the winning party for the expenses of litigation | - |
| claim | 9 | a demand especially in the phrase | - |
| cheer | 10 | cause (somebody) to feel happier or more cheerful | She tried to cheer up the disappointed child when he failed to win the spelling bee |
| chill | 10 | coldness due to a cold environment | - |
| cruel | 7 | (of persons or their actions) able or disposed to inflict pain or suffering | cruel tortures |
| cried | 8 | - | - |
| civil | 10 | not rude; marked by satisfactory (or especially minimal) adherence to social usages and sufficient but not noteworthy consideration for others | even if he didn't like them he should have been civil |
| crush | 10 | temporary love of an adolescent | - |
| couch | 12 | formulate in a particular style or language | - |
| cloud | 8 | make overcast or cloudy | - |
| crane | 7 | United States poet (1899-1932) | - |
| chaos | 10 | a state of extreme confusion and disorder | - |
| charm | 12 | attractiveness that interests or pleases or stimulates | - |
| chips | 12 | strips of potato fried in deep fat | - |
| clown | 10 | act as or like a clown | - |
| champ | 14 | chew noisily | - |
| crown | 10 | be the culminating event | The speech crowned the meeting |
| cable | 9 | television that is transmitted over cable directly to the receiver | - |
| cabin | 9 | a small house built of wood; usually in a wooded area | - |
| cliff | 13 | a steep high face of rock | he stood on a high cliff overlooking the town |
| carol | 7 | joyful religious song celebrating the birth of Christ | - |
| cycle | 12 | an interval during which a recurring sequence of events occurs | the never-ending cycle of the seasons |
| colin | 7 | - | - |
| cured | 8 | (used of rubber) treated by a chemical or physical process to improve its properties (hardness and strength and odor and elasticity) | - |
| comic | 11 | arousing or provoking laughter | a comic hat |
| click | 13 | move or strike with a noise | he clicked on the light |
| cloth | 10 | artifact made by weaving or felting or knitting or crocheting natural or synthetic fibers | woven cloth originated in Mesopotamia around 5000 BC |
| chang | 11 | the longest river of Asia; flows eastward from Tibet into the East China Sea near Shanghai | - |
| cheek | 14 | either of the two large fleshy masses of muscular tissue that form the human rump | - |
| creep | 9 | show submission or fear | - |
| crawl | 10 | show submission or fear | - |
| chess | 10 | weedy annual native to Europe but widely distributed as a weed especially in wheat | - |
| cease | 7 | put an end to a state or an activity | - |
| cough | 11 | a sudden noisy expulsion of air from the lungs that clears the air passages; a common symptom of upper respiratory infection or bronchitis or pneumonia or tuberculosis | - |
| cargo | 8 | goods carried by a large vehicle | - |
| ching | 11 | - | - |
| craig | 8 | - | - |
| choir | 10 | a family of similar musical instrument playing together | - |
| camel | 9 | cud-chewing mammal used as a draft or saddle animal in desert regions | - |
| clerk | 11 | a salesperson in a store | - |
| choke | 14 | become stultified, suppressed, or stifled | - |
| canal | 7 | a bodily passage or tube lined with epithelial cells and conveying a secretion or other substance | the alimentary canal |
| chart | 10 | represent by means of a graph | chart the data |
| creek | 11 | a natural stream of water smaller than a river (and often a tributary of a river) | the creek dried up every summer |
| curry | 10 | give a neat appearance to | - |
| chili | 10 | very hot and finely tapering pepper of special pungency | - |
| cigar | 8 | a roll of tobacco for smoking | - |
| corps | 9 | an army unit usually consisting of two or more divisions and their support | - |
| costa | 7 | any of the 12 pairs of curved arches of bone extending from the spine to or toward the sternum in humans (and similar bones in most vertebrates) | - |
| crook | 11 | a circular segment of a curve | a crook in the path |
| curly | 10 | (of hair) having curls or waves | they envied her naturally curly hair |
| curve | 10 | the trace of a point whose direction of motion changes | - |
| craft | 10 | shrewdness as demonstrated by being skilled in deception | - |
| crabs | 9 | infestation of the pubic hair by crab lice | - |
| comet | 9 | (astronomy) a relatively small extraterrestrial body consisting of a frozen mass that travels around the sun in a highly elliptical orbit | - |
| clone | 7 | a person who is almost identical to another | - |
| cocky | 16 | overly self-confident or self-assertive | a very cocky young man |
| chile | 10 | a republic in southern South America on the western slopes of the Andes on the south Pacific coast | - |
| cohen | 10 | - | - |
| cobra | 9 | venomous Asiatic and African elapid snakes that can expand the skin of the neck into a hood | - |
| crank | 11 | start by cranking | crank up the engine |
| crust | 7 | the trait of being rude and impertinent; inclined to take liberties | - |
| cutie | 7 | - | - |
| chico | 12 | United States comedian; one of four brothers who made motion pictures together (1891-1961) | - |
| chops | 12 | - | - |
| chalk | 14 | an amphetamine derivative (trade name Methedrine) used in the form of a crystalline hydrochloride; used as a stimulant to the nervous system and as an appetite suppressant | - |
| coral | 7 | the hard stony skeleton of a Mediterranean coral that has a delicate red or pink color and is used for jewelry | - |
| crate | 7 | the quantity contained in a crate | - |
| cocoa | 9 | a beverage made from cocoa powder and milk and sugar; usually drunk hot | - |
| crude | 8 | a dark oil consisting mainly of hydrocarbons | - |
| cuffs | 13 | - | - |
| cloak | 11 | hide under a false appearance | - |
| chant | 10 | recite with musical intonation; recite as a chant or a psalm | The rabbi chanted a prayer |
| condo | 8 | one of the dwelling units in a condominium | - |
| corny | 10 | dull and tiresome but with pretensions of significance or originality | - |
| carve | 10 | engrave or cut by chipping away at a surface | carve one's name into the bark |
| cramp | 11 | prevent the progress or free movement of | - |
| clash | 10 | be incompatible; be or come into conflict | These colors clash |
| chunk | 14 | group or chunk together in a certain order or place side by side | - |
| chump | 14 | a person who is gullible and easy to take advantage of | - |
| chimp | 14 | intelligent somewhat arboreal ape of equatorial African forests | - |
| caste | 7 | a social class separated from others by distinctions of hereditary rank or profession or wealth | - |
| cling | 8 | fruit (especially peach) whose flesh adheres strongly to the pit | - |
| chaps | 12 | - | - |
| comfy | 15 | providing or experiencing physical well-being or relief (`comfy' is informal) | feeling comfy now? |
| combo | 11 | a small band of jazz musicians | - |
| crisp | 9 | pleasantly cold and invigorating | crisp clear nights and frosty mornings |
| corky | 14 | (of wine) tainted in flavor by a cork containing excess tannin | - |
| cello | 7 | a large stringed instrument; seated player holds it upright while playing | - |
| clips | 9 | - | - |
| crave | 10 | have a craving, appetite, or great desire for | - |
| chino | 10 | a coarse twilled cotton fabric frequently used for uniforms | - |
| chevy | 16 | annoy continually or chronically | - |
| colon | 7 | the basic unit of money in El Salvador; equal to 100 centavos | - |
| clams | 9 | informal terms for money | - |
| colby | 12 | - | - |
| chord | 11 | bring into consonance, harmony, or accord while making music or singing | - |
| cupid | 10 | (Roman mythology) god of love; counterpart of Greek Eros | - |
| cadet | 8 | a military trainee (as at a military academy) | - |
| crock | 13 | an earthen jar (made of baked clay) | - |
| chute | 10 | rescue equipment consisting of a device that fills with air and retards your fall | - |
| canoe | 7 | small and light boat; pointed at both ends; propelled with a paddle | - |
| clamp | 11 | a device (generally used by carpenters) that holds things firmly together | - |
| cider | 8 | a beverage made from juice pressed from apples | - |
| comma | 11 | anglewing butterfly with a comma-shaped mark on the underside of each hind wing | - |
| cures | 7 | - | - |
| civic | 12 | of or relating to or befitting citizens as individuals | civic duties |
| choco | 12 | - | - |
| cholo | 10 | - | - |
| crest | 7 | lie at the top of | - |
| creed | 8 | any system of principles or beliefs | - |
| cuter | 7 | - | - |
| cords | 8 | cotton trousers made of corduroy cloth | - |
| clint | 7 | - | - |
| chime | 12 | a percussion instrument consisting of a set of tuned bells that are struck with a hammer; used as an orchestral instrument | - |
| craze | 16 | state of violent mental agitation | - |
| congo | 8 | a republic in west-central Africa; achieved independence from France in 1960 | - |
| croft | 10 | a small farm worked by a crofter | - |
| corey | 10 | - | - |
| coded | 9 | - | - |
| croak | 11 | a harsh hoarse utterance (as of a frog) | - |
| crypt | 12 | a cellar or vault or underground burial chamber (especially beneath a church) | - |
| clink | 11 | a correctional institution used to detain persons who are in the lawful custody of the government (either accused persons awaiting trial or convicted persons serving a sentence) | - |
| canon | 7 | a ravine formed by a river in an area with little rainfall | - |
| crore | 7 | the number that is represented as a one followed by 7 zeros; ten million | - |
| crick | 13 | a painful muscle spasm especially in the neck or back (`rick' and `wrick' are British) | - |
| cubic | 11 | having the shape of a cube; having three dimensions | - |
| caddy | 12 | a can for storing tea | - |
| craps | 9 | expressions used when when two dice are thrown and both come up showing one spot | - |
| cedar | 8 | durable aromatic wood of any of numerous cedar trees; especially wood of the red cedar often used for cedar chests | - |
| creme | 9 | - | - |
| chink | 14 | make cracks or chinks in | - |
| cited | 8 | - | - |
| clang | 8 | make a loud noise | clanging metal |
| cynic | 12 | someone who is critical of the motives of others | - |
| crept | 9 | - | - |
| cisco | 9 | cold-water fish caught in Lake Superior and northward | - |
| chore | 10 | a specific piece of work required to be done as a duty or for a specific fee | the farmer's morning chores |
| cissy | 10 | having unsuitable feminine qualities | - |
| crumb | 11 | a person who is deemed to be despicable or contemptible | - |
| creak | 11 | a squeaking sound | the creak of the floorboards gave him away |
| chirp | 12 | make high-pitched sounds | the birds were chirping in the bushes |
| catty | 10 | any of various units of weight used in southeastern Asia (especially a Chinese measure equal to 500 grams) | - |
| clank | 11 | a loud resonant repeating noise | - |
| camus | 9 | French writer who portrayed the human condition as isolated in an absurd world (1913-1960) | - |
| comer | 9 | someone who arrives (or has arrived) | - |
| covet | 10 | wish, long, or crave for (something, especially the property of another person) | She covets her sister's house |
| cater | 7 | give what is desired or needed, especially support, food or sustenance | - |
| carat | 7 | the unit of measurement for the proportion of gold in an alloy; 18-karat gold is 75% gold; 24-karat gold is pure gold | - |
| chard | 11 | beet lacking swollen root; grown as a vegetable for its edible leaves and stalks | - |
| cluck | 13 | the sound made by a hen (as in calling her chicks) | - |
| clout | 7 | a short nail with a flat head; used to attach sheet metal to wood | - |
| cache | 12 | (computer science) RAM memory that is set aside as a specialized buffer storage that is continually updated; used to optimize data transfers between system elements with different characteristics | - |
| coupe | 9 | a car with two doors and front seats and a luggage compartment | - |
| capri | 9 | an island (part of Campania) in the Bay of Naples in southern Italy; a tourist attraction noted for beautiful scenery | - |
| clack | 13 | make a rattling sound | - |
| chasm | 12 | a deep opening in the earth's surface | - |
| cajun | 14 | a Louisianian descended from Acadian immigrants from Nova Scotia (`Cajun' comes from `Acadian') | - |
| cager | 8 | an athlete who plays basketball | - |
| crass | 7 | (of persons) so unrefined as to be lacking in discrimination and sensibility | - |
| cuddy | 12 | the galley or pantry of a small ship | - |
| coney | 10 | any of various burrowing animals of the family Leporidae having long ears and short tails; some domesticated and raised for pets or food | - |
| coles | 7 | - | - |
| cinch | 12 | stable gear consisting of a band around a horse's belly that holds the saddle in place | - |
| clung | 8 | - | - |
| chewy | 16 | (of a consistency) requiring chewing | chewy caramels |
| cuppa | 11 | a cup of tea | - |
| carte | 7 | a list of dishes available at a restaurant | - |
| cabby | 14 | someone who drives a taxi for a living | - |
| clasp | 9 | fasten with a buckle or buckles | - |
| cameo | 9 | engraving or carving in low relief on a stone (as in a brooch or ring) | - |
| combs | 11 | - | - |
| comte | 9 | French philosopher remembered as the founder of positivism; he also established sociology as a systematic field of study | - |
| caper | 9 | a crime (especially a robbery) | - |
| credo | 8 | any system of principles or beliefs | - |
| cushy | 13 | not burdensome or demanding; borne or done easily and without hardship | what a cushy job! |
| chock | 16 | a block of wood used to prevent the sliding or rolling of a heavy object | - |
| crewe | 10 | - | - |
| conte | 7 | - | - |
| cleft | 10 | having one or more indentations reaching nearly to the midrib | - |
| claro | 7 | a cigar made with light-colored tobacco | - |
| churn | 10 | be agitated | the sea was churning in the storm |
| cubby | 14 | a small secluded room | - |
| curvy | 13 | having curves | a settee with only one curvy end |
| clunk | 11 | make or move along with a sound as of a horse's hooves striking the ground | - |
| crepe | 9 | small very thin pancake | - |
| conga | 8 | a Latin American dance of 3 steps and a kick by people in single file | - |
| campo | 11 | - | - |
| cabal | 9 | a clique (often secret) that seeks power usually through intrigue | - |
| colic | 9 | acute abdominal pain (especially in infants) | - |
| culpa | 9 | - | - |
| cacti | 9 | - | - |
| clump | 11 | walk clumsily | - |
| circa | 9 | - | - |
| chomp | 14 | chew noisily | The boy chomped his sandwich |
| codex | 15 | an unbound manuscript of some ancient classic (as distinguished from a scroll) | - |
| cumin | 9 | aromatic seeds of the cumin herb of the carrot family | - |
| cheep | 12 | the short weak cry of a young bird | - |
| crier | 7 | a person who weeps | - |
| chaff | 16 | material consisting of seed coverings and small pieces of stem or leaves that have been separated from the seeds | - |
| crone | 7 | an ugly evil-looking old woman | - |
| cower | 10 | show submission or fear | - |
| clove | 10 | one of the small bulblets that can be split off of the axis of a larger garlic bulb | - |
| chook | 14 | - | - |
| curia | 7 | (Roman Catholic Church) the central administration governing the Roman Catholic Church | - |
| conch | 12 | any of various edible tropical marine gastropods of the genus Strombus having a brightly-colored spiral shell with large outer lip | - |
| curie | 7 | a unit of radioactivity equal to the amount of a radioactive isotope that decays at the rate of 37,000,000,000 disintegrations per second | - |
| canst | 7 | - | - |
| cline | 7 | American geneticist who succeeded in transferring a functioning gene from one mouse to another (born in 1934) | - |
| cadre | 8 | a small unit serving as part of or as the nucleus of a larger political movement | - |
| curio | 7 | something unusual -- perhaps worthy of collecting | - |
| chafe | 13 | become or make sore by or as if by rubbing | - |
| coven | 10 | an assembly of witches; usually 13 witches | - |
| carom | 9 | a shot in billiards in which the cue ball contacts one object ball and then the other | - |
| cocos | 9 | coconut palms | - |
| cooky | 14 | the cook on a ranch or at a camp | - |
| canny | 10 | showing self-interest and shrewdness in dealing with others | - |
| carer | 7 | - | - |
| clift | 10 | - | - |
| cleve | 10 | - | - |
| crimp | 11 | curl tightly | crimp hair |
| coups | 9 | - | - |
| cotta | 7 | - | - |
| celeb | 9 | - | - |
| chaya | 13 | - | - |
| cutty | 10 | - | - |
| cooch | 12 | - | - |
| canto | 7 | a major division of a long poem | - |
| carny | 10 | - | - |
| cates | 7 | - | - |
| cavil | 10 | raise trivial objections | - |
| chide | 11 | censure severely or angrily | - |
| cased | 8 | covered or protected with or as if with a case | knights cased in steel |
| cairn | 7 | small rough-haired breed of terrier from Scotland | - |
| chela | 10 | a grasping structure on the limb of a crustacean or other arthropods | - |
| ceded | 9 | - | - |
| cagey | 11 | showing self-interest and shrewdness in dealing with others | a cagey lawyer |
| clime | 9 | the weather in some location averaged over some long period of time | plants from a cold clime travel best in winter |
| chaco | 12 | - | - |
| cress | 7 | any of various plants of the family Cruciferae with edible leaves that have a pungent taste | - |
| cooee | 7 | - | - |
| calla | 7 | water arum | - |
| caulk | 11 | a waterproof filler and sealant that is used in building and repair to make watertight | - |
| cacao | 9 | tropical American tree producing cacao beans | - |
| crony | 10 | a close friend who accompanies his buddies in their activities | - |
| creel | 7 | a wicker basket used by anglers to hold fish | - |
| cooly | 10 | (ethnic slur) an offensive name for an unskilled Asian laborer | - |
| couth | 10 | (used facetiously) refined and well-mannered | - |
| croup | 9 | the part of an animal that corresponds to the human buttocks | - |
| cella | 7 | - | - |
| chiao | 10 | - | - |
| ciggy | 12 | - | - |
| croon | 7 | sing softly | - |
| cutey | 10 | - | - |
| corby | 12 | - | - |
| caput | 9 | the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains | - |
| cecum | 11 | the cavity in which the large intestine begins and into which the ileum opens | the appendix is an offshoot of the cecum |
| clomp | 11 | walk clumsily | - |
| cleat | 7 | a fastener (usually with two projecting horns) around which a rope can be secured | - |
| coley | 10 | - | - |
| colly | 10 | make soiled, filthy, or dirty | - |
| choli | 10 | - | - |
| cronk | 11 | cry like a goose | - |
| cuppy | 14 | - | - |
| copse | 9 | a dense growth of bushes | - |
| conic | 9 | (geometry) a curve generated by the intersection of a plane and a circular cone | - |
| capon | 9 | castrated male chicken | - |
| carob | 9 | long pod containing small beans and sweetish edible pulp; used as animal feed and source of a chocolate substitute | - |
| campy | 14 | providing sophisticated amusement by virtue of having artificially (and vulgarly) mannered or banal or sentimental qualities | campy Hollywood musicals of the 1940's |
| ceres | 7 | (Roman mythology) goddess of agriculture; counterpart of Greek Demeter | - |
| caver | 10 | - | - |
| cadge | 9 | obtain or seek to obtain by cadging or wheedling | - |
| civvy | 16 | - | - |
| chara | 10 | green algae common in freshwater lakes of limestone districts | - |
| chuff | 16 | blow hard and loudly | - |
| cilia | 7 | - | - |
| choux | 17 | - | - |
| cowry | 13 | any of numerous tropical marine gastropods of the genus Cypraea having highly polished usually brightly marked shells | - |
| calif | 10 | the civil and religious leader of a Muslim state considered to be a representative of Allah on earth | - |
| causa | 7 | a comprehensive term for any proceeding in a court of law whereby an individual seeks a legal remedy | - |
| chine | 10 | backbone of an animal | - |
| cuing | 8 | - | - |
| culex | 14 | type genus of the Culicidae: widespread genus of mosquitoes distinguished by holding the body parallel to the resting surface | - |
| commo | 11 | - | - |
| compo | 11 | - | - |
| cardy | 11 | - | - |
| canna | 7 | any plant of the genus Canna having large sheathing leaves and clusters of large showy flowers | - |
| caird | 8 | - | - |
| calyx | 17 | (botany) the whorl of sepals of a flower collectively forming the outer floral envelope or layer of the perianth enclosing and supporting the developing bud; usually green | - |
| civet | 10 | cat-like mammal typically secreting musk used in perfumes | - |
| chimb | 14 | - | - |
| churl | 10 | a crude uncouth ill-bred person lacking culture or refinement | - |
| circs | 9 | - | - |
| choky | 17 | British slang (dated) for a prison | - |
| cruet | 7 | bottle that holds wine or oil or vinegar for the table | - |
| crump | 11 | make a noise typical of an engine lacking lubricants | - |
| curch | 12 | - | - |
| cutup | 9 | - | - |
| curst | 7 | deserving a curse; sometimes used as an intensifier | - |
| cooey | 10 | - | - |
| cozen | 16 | be false to; be dishonest with | - |
| corse | 7 | a region of France on the island of Corsica; birthplace of Napoleon Bonaparte | - |
| cornu | 7 | (anatomy) any structure that resembles a horn in shape | - |
| coted | 8 | - | - |
| cwtch | 15 | - | - |
| cymar | 12 | - | - |
| cymas | 12 | - | - |
| cymes | 12 | - | - |
| cymol | 12 | - | - |
| cysts | 10 | - | - |
| cytes | 10 | - | - |
| cyton | 10 | - | - |
| cymae | 12 | - | - |
| cylix | 17 | a shallow drinking cup with two handles; used in ancient Greece | - |
| cyano | 10 | - | - |
| cyans | 10 | - | - |
| cyber | 12 | - | - |
| cycad | 13 | any tropical gymnosperm of the order Cycadales; having unbranched stems with a crown of fernlike leaves | - |
| cycas | 12 | type genus of Cycadaceae: genus of widely distributed Old World evergreen tropical trees having pinnate leaves and columnar stems covered with persistent bases of old leaves | - |
| cyclo | 12 | - | - |
| cyder | 11 | a beverage made from juice pressed from apples | - |
| czars | 16 | - | - |
| canns | 7 | - | - |
| capes | 9 | - | - |
| caphs | 12 | - | - |
| capiz | 18 | marine bivalve common in Philippine coastal waters characterized by a large thin flat translucent shell | - |
| caple | 9 | - | - |
| capos | 9 | - | - |
| capot | 9 | - | - |
| caped | 10 | - | - |
| capas | 9 | - | - |
| canso | 7 | - | - |
| cants | 7 | - | - |
| canty | 10 | lively and brisk | - |
| capul | 9 | - | - |
| carap | 9 | - | - |
| caret | 7 | a mark used by an author or editor to indicate where something is to be inserted into a text | - |
| carex | 14 | large genus of plants found in damp woodlands and bogs and ditches or at water margins: sedges | - |
| carks | 11 | - | - |
| carle | 7 | - | - |
| carls | 7 | - | - |
| carns | 7 | - | - |
| cares | 7 | - | - |
| carbo | 9 | - | - |
| carbs | 9 | - | - |
| carby | 12 | - | - |
| cardi | 8 | - | - |
| cared | 8 | - | - |
| calks | 11 | - | - |
| calls | 7 | - | - |
| calms | 9 | - | - |
| calmy | 12 | - | - |
| calos | 7 | - | - |
| calpa | 9 | - | - |
| calps | 9 | - | - |
| calix | 14 | - | - |
| cajon | 14 | - | - |
| caked | 12 | - | - |
| cakes | 11 | - | - |
| cakey | 14 | - | - |
| calfs | 10 | - | - |
| calid | 8 | - | - |
| calve | 10 | give birth to (a calf) | the whales calve at this time of year |
| caman | 9 | - | - |
| caned | 8 | - | - |
| caneh | 10 | - | - |
| caner | 7 | - | - |
| canes | 7 | - | - |
| cangs | 8 | - | - |
| camps | 11 | - | - |
| camas | 9 | any of several plants of the genus Camassia; North and South America | - |
| cames | 9 | - | - |
| camis | 9 | - | - |
| camos | 9 | - | - |
| campi | 11 | - | - |
| canid | 8 | any of various fissiped mammals with nonretractile claws and typically long muzzles | - |
| cawks | 14 | - | - |
| cedis | 8 | - | - |
| ceiba | 9 | tropical American trees with palmately compound leaves and showy bell-shaped flowers | - |
| ceili | 7 | - | - |
| ceils | 7 | - | - |
| celli | 7 | - | - |
| cedes | 8 | - | - |
| ceder | 8 | - | - |
| caxon | 14 | - | - |
| ceaze | 16 | - | - |
| cebid | 10 | - | - |
| cecal | 9 | of or like a cecum | - |
| cells | 7 | - | - |
| celom | 9 | a cavity in the mesoderm of an embryo that gives rise in humans to the pleural cavity and pericardial cavity and peritoneal cavity | - |
| celts | 7 | - | - |
| ceria | 7 | - | - |
| ceric | 9 | of or relating to or containing cerium especially with valence 4 | - |
| cerne | 7 | - | - |
| ceros | 7 | - | - |
| certs | 7 | - | - |
| cesse | 7 | - | - |
| cesta | 7 | - | - |
| cesti | 7 | - | - |
| cerge | 8 | - | - |
| cense | 7 | perfume especially with a censer | - |
| cento | 7 | - | - |
| cents | 7 | - | - |
| centu | 7 | - | - |
| ceorl | 7 | - | - |
| cepes | 9 | - | - |
| cerci | 9 | - | - |
| cered | 8 | - | - |
| cetes | 7 | - | - |
| cawed | 11 | - | - |
| carvy | 13 | - | - |
| casas | 7 | - | - |
| casco | 9 | - | - |
| cases | 7 | - | - |
| casks | 11 | - | - |
| casky | 14 | - | - |
| carts | 7 | - | - |
| carpi | 9 | - | - |
| carps | 9 | - | - |
| carrs | 7 | - | - |
| carse | 7 | - | - |
| carta | 7 | - | - |
| casts | 7 | - | - |
| casus | 7 | - | - |
| cavas | 10 | - | - |
| caved | 11 | - | - |
| cavel | 10 | - | - |
| caves | 10 | - | - |
| cavie | 10 | - | - |
| caups | 9 | - | - |
| caums | 9 | - | - |
| cauda | 8 | any taillike structure | - |
| cauks | 11 | - | - |
| cauld | 8 | - | - |
| cauls | 7 | - | - |
| cains | 7 | - | - |
| cabob | 11 | - | - |
| caboc | 11 | - | - |
| cabre | 9 | - | - |
| cacas | 9 | - | - |
| caber | 9 | a heavy wooden pole (such as the trunk of a young fir) that is tossed as a test of strength (in the Highlands of northern Scotland) | - |
| caaed | 8 | - | - |
| cabas | 9 | - | - |
| cacky | 16 | - | - |
| cafes | 10 | - | - |
| caffs | 13 | - | - |
| caged | 9 | - | - |
| cages | 8 | - | - |
| cagot | 8 | - | - |
| cahow | 13 | - | - |
| caese | 7 | - | - |
| caeca | 9 | - | - |
| cadee | 8 | - | - |
| cades | 8 | - | - |
| cadgy | 12 | - | - |
| cadie | 8 | - | - |
| cadis | 8 | - | - |
| caids | 8 | - | - |
| cleek | 11 | - | - |
| clews | 10 | the cords used to suspend a hammock | - |
Dive into the delightful domain of five-letter words starting with C, where language meets creativity in a symphony of sounds and meanings. The letter C brings a crisp, clear charm to words, influencing pronunciation and style. Whether it’s the hard ‘k’ sound as in "crisp" or the soft ‘s’ resonance in "cease", these words carry a unique flair. Prepare to explore a collection of captivating examples that showcase the versatility and vibrancy of this alphabettic adventure.
About 5-letter words starting with C
The letter C is a cornerstone of English vocabulary, found frequently at the beginning of many five-letter words. Its position at the start often dictates the word’s pronunciation, offering either a sharp, hard sound or a gentle, sibilant tone. This duality allows for a rich variety of expressions and meanings. For instance, in words like "charm" and "creek", the hard C sets a decisive tone, while in "cease" and "cider", the soft sound provides a soothing effect.
Moreover, C's interplay with vowels and consonants crafts intricate patterns of speech and writing. The combinations it forms with other letters can significantly alter a word's meaning. Take "claim" and "clash" for example—both words start with a similar structure but convey vastly different ideas. This versatility makes five-letter words beginning with C not only integral to language but also endlessly fascinating.
Popular word examples
Five-letter words starting with C frequently appear in everyday language, offering endless opportunities for fun and learning. Let's delve into some popular examples:
Climb
- Definition: To ascend or go up, especially using feet and hands.
- Example in a Sentence: She decided to climb the mountain despite the challenging weather conditions.
- Fun Fact: The word "climb" originates from the Old English "climban", which means to rise gradually.
Crown
- Definition: A ceremonial headdress worn by a monarch as a symbol of authority.
- Example in a Sentence: The king wore a golden crown studded with jewels.
- Fun Fact: The term "crown" is used metaphorically in sports to denote winning a championship.
Cheer
- Definition: Shouts of encouragement or approval.
- Example in a Sentence: The crowd erupted in cheer when their team scored the winning goal.
- Fun Fact: The word has Old French origins, derived from "chier", meaning face or expression.
Crave
- Definition: To have an intense desire for something.
- Example in a Sentence: After a long day, she craved a steaming cup of coffee.
- Fun Fact: The word "crave" has roots in the Old English word "crafian", which means to demand or beg.
Craft
- Definition: An activity involving skill in making things by hand.
- Example in a Sentence: She took up pottery as a new craft to explore her creativity.
- Fun Fact: "Craft" is also used to refer to vessels like boats and ships.
Crisp
- Definition: Firm, dry, and brittle, especially relating to food or paper.
- Example in a Sentence: I love the crisp texture of fresh lettuce in my salad.
- Fun Fact: Crisp is a popular British term for what Americans call potato chips.
Cider
- Definition: A beverage made from the fermented juice of apples.
- Example in a Sentence: They enjoyed a glass of cider while sitting by the fireplace.
- Fun Fact: Cider can be either alcoholic or non-alcoholic, depending on the fermentation process.
Chord
- Definition: A group of notes played together, forming the basis of harmony.
- Example in a Sentence: He strummed a few chords on his guitar before starting the song.
- Fun Fact: The concept of a musical chord dates back to medieval times.
Clown
- Definition: A comic performer, often in a circus, who wears exaggerated clothing and makeup.
- Example in a Sentence: The clown entertained children with his juggling act.
- Fun Fact: Clowns have been part of human culture for thousands of years, with origins traced back to ancient Egypt.
Cable
- Definition: A thick rope or wire used for construction, mooring ships, or transmitting electrical signals.
- Example in a Sentence: They installed a new cable to improve internet connectivity.
- Fun Fact: The word comes from the Latin "capulum", meaning a lasso or rope.
High-scoring scrabble examples
These high-scoring Scrabble words starting with C can give you a competitive edge in the game:
| Word | Scrabble Points | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| Cipher | 13 | A secret or disguised way of writing; a code. |
| Chuck | 16 | To throw something carelessly. |
| Climax | 17 | The most intense point in the development of something. |
| Crack | 13 | To break without complete separation of parts. |
| Cower | 10 | To crouch down in fear. |
Popular 5-letter words for Wordle
Wordle enthusiasts rejoice! Here are some strategic five-letter words starting with C:
| Word | Definition |
|---|---|
| Chase | To pursue someone or something with intent. |
| Clasp | A device for fastening together two ends. |
| Clear | Easy to perceive, understand, or interpret. |
| Charm | The power or quality of delighting or fascinating others. |
| Cling | To hold on tightly to something. |
Unusual and rare word examples
Explore these uncommon gems of vocabulary that begin with C:
Cavil
- Definition: To make petty or unnecessary objections.
- Interesting Fact: "Cavil" comes from the Latin "cavillari", meaning to jest or mock.
- Example in a Sentence: She would often cavil at the smallest details in the contract.
Chide
- Definition: To scold or rebuke.
- Interesting Fact: The word "chide" has a strong literary presence, appearing in works by Shakespeare.
- Example in a Sentence: The teacher chided the students for not completing their homework.
Chasm
- Definition: A deep fissure in the earth's surface.
- Interesting Fact: "Chasm" originates from the Greek "khasma", meaning yawning hollow.
- Example in a Sentence: They carefully navigated the trail leading to the chasm.
Croup
- Definition: A respiratory condition characterized by a barking cough.
- Interesting Fact: The word "croup" comes from the Old Scottish "roup", meaning to cry hoarsely.
- Example in a Sentence: The child was diagnosed with croup after developing a severe cough.
Crass
- Definition: Lacking sensitivity, refinement, or intelligence.
- Interesting Fact: "Crass" derives from the Latin "crassus", meaning thick or fat.
- Example in a Sentence: His crass comments were not appreciated during the meeting.
Final words
Embarking on a journey through five-letter words starting with C reveals the rich tapestry of language, where each word carries its own weight and wonders. From everyday expressions to hidden linguistic treasures, these words offer endless possibilities for communication, creativity, and curiosity. So next time you encounter a word starting with C, take a moment to appreciate its charm and character.
