Discover a variety of five-letter words starting with the letter “C” to expand your vocabulary and enhance your word games.
- Cabal- A secret political clique or faction.
- Cable- A thick rope of wire or nonmetallic fiber.
- Cache- A collection of items stored in a hidden place.
- Cacti- Plural of cactus.
- Cadet- A young trainee in the armed services or police force.
- Cadre- A small group of people specially trained for a particular purpose.
- Cagey- Reluctant to give information due to caution.
- Cairn- A mound of rough stones built as a memorial or landmark.
- Calve- To give birth to a calf.
- Camel- A large, long-necked ungulate animal native to the Middle East and Africa.
- Cameo- A small character part in a play or movie, or a method of carving.
- Campo- A field or open space.
- Canny- Having or showing shrewdness and good judgment.
- Canoe- A narrow, keelless boat with pointed ends.
- Capon- A castrated male chicken.
- Carat- A unit of weight for precious stones, equivalent to 200 mg.
- Cargo- Goods carried on a ship, aircraft, or motor vehicle.
- Carny- Relating to or characterized by a carnival.
- Carve- To cut (a hard material) in order to produce an aesthetically pleasing object or design.
- Casco- A type of iron helmet used in the 17th century.
- Casts- Throws or flings (something).
- Catch- To capture after pursuit.
- Catty- Deliberately hurtful in one’s remarks; spiteful.
- Caulk- To seal (a gap or seam) with a waterproof filler and sealant.
- Cause- A principle, aim, or movement that is strongly defended or supported.
- Ceded- To give up (power or territory).
- Cedre- An alternate spelling of cedar, a type of coniferous tree.
- Cello- A bass instrument of the violin family, held upright on the floor by the player.
- Chafe- To wear or damage by rubbing.
- Chalk- A soft white limestone used for writing and drawing.
- Champ- To chew noisily.
- Chaos- Complete disorder and confusion.
- Charm- The power or quality of delighting, attracting, or fascinating others.
- Chart- A detailed plan or diagram.
- Chase- To pursue in order to catch or catch up with.
- Cheat- Act dishonestly or unfairly in order to gain an advantage.
- Check- To examine (something) in order to determine accuracy, quality, or condition.
- Cheer- To shout for joy or in praise or encouragement.
- Chemo- Short for chemotherapy, a type of cancer treatment.
- Chess- A board game of strategic skill for two players.
- Chips- Thin slices of food, typically potatoes, fried or baked until crisp.
- Chirp- A short, sharp sound made by small birds or insects.
- Chock- A wedge or block placed against a wheel or rounded object, to prevent it from moving.
- Choir- An organized group of singers, especially one that takes part in church services.
- Choke- To prevent the breathing of by compressing or obstructing the windpipe.
- Chomp- To chew or bite on something noisily.
- Chops- A person’s or animal’s mouth or jaws.
- Chose- Past tense of choose; selected.
- Chugs- Makes a series of muffled explosive sounds, typically of an engine.
- Chump- A foolish or easily deceived person.
- Churn- To stir or shake (liquid or another substance) vigorously.
- Chute- A sloping channel or slide for conveying things to a lower level.
- Cinch- An extremely easy task.
- Circa- Approximately or around (used with dates).
- Cited- Refer to (a passage, book, or author) as evidence.
- Civic- Relating to a city or town, especially its administration.
- Civil- Relating to ordinary citizens and their concerns.
- Clack- To make an abrupt, sharp sound.
- Claim- State or assert that something is the case.
- Clamp- A device used to hold or secure objects tightly together.
- Clang- A loud, resonant sound, typically made by metal striking another object.
- Clash- To come into conflict or opposition.
- Clasp- Grasp (something) tightly with one’s hand.
- Class- A set or category of things having some property or attribute in common.
- Clean- Free from dirt, marks, or stains.
- Clear- Easy to perceive, understand, or interpret.
- Click- Make a short, sharp sound.
- Cliff- A steep rock face, especially at the edge of the sea.
- Climb- Go or come up a (slope or staircase); ascend.
- Cling- Hold on tightly to.
- Cloak- A sleeveless outdoor overgarment that hangs loosely from the shoulders.
- Clock- A mechanical or electrical device for measuring time.
- Clone- A copy of something, especially a living organism.
- Close- To cause (an opening, such as a door or window) to be blocked or not passable.
- Cloth- Woven or felted fabric made from wool, cotton, or a similar fiber.
- Cloud- A visible mass of condensed water vapor floating in the atmosphere, typically high above the ground.
- Clown- A comic performer, especially one in a circus, wearing a traditional costume and exaggerated makeup.
- Clubs- Sticks used in games or sports, sometimes specifically in the game of golf.
- Clues- Pieces of evidence that lead to the solving of a problem.
- Clump- A compacted group or bunch, especially of people or objects.
- Coach- A person who trains and directs athletes or a team.
- Coast- The part of the land adjoining or near the sea.
- Cobra- A highly venomous snake known for its hooded appearance when agitated.
- Cocci- Spherical bacteria (singular: coccus).
- Cocky- Conceited or confident in a bold or cheeky way.
- Cocoa- A powder made from roasted and ground cacao seeds.
- Codec- A device or program that compresses data to enable faster transmission.
- Codex- An ancient manuscript text in book form.
- Coils- A series of loops.
- Coins- Metallic forms of money.
- Cokes- Solid residues obtained from petroleum distillation, used as a fuel.
- Colas- Carbonated soft drinks.
- Coldly- In a way that lacks affection or warmth.
- Colin- A type of bird, similar to a quail.
- Colin- As above; variant spelling.
- Color- The property possessed by an object producing different sensations on the eye as a result of the way it reflects or emits light.
- Colts- Young male horses, particularly under four years old.
- Comas- States of deep unconsciousness lasting for a prolonged or indefinite period.
- Combs- Tools used for grooming hair, made of a shaft of wood, metal, or plastic, with a row of narrow teeth.
- Comfy- Informal term for comfortable.