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7-Letter Words Starting With CLI

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Popular 7-Letter Words Starting With CLI

The most familiar words on this list, with their Scrabble scores.

All 7-Letter Words Starting With CLI 28 words

How common is CLI at the start of seven-letter words?

Our combined English word list has 28 seven-letter words that start with CLI. They average 13.4 points, the best is CLIQUEY (21 points) and 32.1% end in D.

Total words
28
Average Scrabble score
13.4
out of 21 max
Everyday words
32%
common in ordinary English
Most common ending
D
32.1% of words

Most common last letters

  • d 32.1%
  • s 25%
  • r 21.4%

Top vowel pairs

  • ue10.7%
  • ie7.1%
  • ia3.6%

Share of words where these two vowels sit side by side.

Rare words worth knowing

Valid in this dictionary but rarely seen in everyday English.

Highest-scoring seven-letter word that starts with CLI

c 3l 1i 1q 10u 1e 1y 4

C 3 + L 1 + I 1 + Q 10 + U 1 + E 1 + Y 4 = 21 points

Double word
42 pts
Triple word
63 pts

Face value of the tiles, then the whole word on a double- or triple-word square (letter bonuses and bingos not included).

cliquey

No dictionary definition on file. This is a valid game word that standard dictionaries rarely cover.

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7-Letter Words Starting With CLI FAQ

How many seven-letter words that start with CLI are there?

There are 28 seven-letter words that start with CLI in our combined English word list. Other dictionaries give different totals, so switch dictionary at the top of the list to compare.

What is the highest-scoring seven-letter word that starts with CLI?

CLIQUEY is worth 21 points in Scrabble before any bonus squares. Other strong options are CLIQUED (19), CLIQUES (18), CLICKED (16).

What are some common seven-letter words that start with CLI?

Everyday examples include CLIMATE, CLIMBER, CLIMBED, CLIENTS, CLIPPED, CLIPPER, CLICKED, CLIQUES. Sort the list by "Most common" to see the familiar words first.

Which rare seven-letter words that start with CLI score well?

Uncommon but valid choices include CLIQUED (19), CLIFFED (16), CLICHED (15), CLICKET (15). Few players know them, so they can catch an opponent off guard.