5-letter words starting with C

There are 663 5-letter words starting with C in our word list, and 223 of them are common English words such as CARBS, CHEST, CLING, CORNY and CROWS.

663words in total
223common words
COZEYhighest scoring (19 points)
CABALlongest common word (5 letters)

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Common 5-letter words starting with C

223 everyday words, highest-scoring first in each group. Tap a word to see its meaning and anagrams.

5-letter words 223 words

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All 663 5-letter words starting with C

Includes 440 less common words that are valid in word games.

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Frequently asked questions

How many 5-letter words starting with C are there?
Our word list (ENABLE, about 168,000 words) has 663 5-letter words starting with C. 223 of them are common in everyday English. Official game dictionaries may have a few more or fewer.
What is the highest-scoring word?
With classic tile values, COZEY scores 19 points, followed by CRAZY (19). With Words With Friends values the order can change slightly.

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