How to use this list
Common words come first and carry a small dot, so you can spot the familiar ones at a glance. Switch Common words only off to add rarer words as well. Long lists are split into pages of 300 words.
To narrow things down, type an ending or letters the word must contain into the filter bar. Tap a word to copy it, or use Copy all to grab the whole list at once.
Tips for word puzzles and games
- Prefer common words when you're guessing – puzzle answers are usually everyday words, not rare ones.
- Plural and past-tense forms usually end in S or ED – use ends with to find them or rule them out.
- Stuck between two words? Pick the one that tests more new letters.
- For letter-position clues, open the 5-letter word finder; for patterns with gaps, use the crossword helper.
- Want more choice? See all words that start with CH, whatever their length.
What you'll find in this list
The common words at the top are the safest picks for games with friends, classroom activities and guessing puzzles, where answers are usually everyday words. The rarer words come into their own when you need something unusual – a high-scoring play, a tricky spelling word, or a word your friends have never heard.
If a word looks unfamiliar, open its three-dot menu to see a short definition when we have one, along with its syllables and links to rhymes and anagrams.
More word lists
- Words that start with any letters, of any length.
- Words that end in any letters.
- Words containing a group of letters anywhere in the word.
- Words with letters you choose, in any order.
- A random 5-letter word when you just need one to start with.
Questions
How many 6-letter words start with CH?
We count 200 6-letter words starting with CH, and 83 of them are common words. Turn off Common words only to see the full list.
What are some common 6-letter words starting with CH?
Some everyday examples are change, church, choose, charge, chapel. Common words are listed first and marked with a small dot.
How do I find 6-letter words that start with CH and contain other letters?
Type the other letters into the contains or ends with box above the list. If you know exactly where they go, the crossword helper can match a pattern with gaps.
Can I see words starting with CH of any length?
Yes. Open words that start with CH for every length, or use the length tabs above the list to switch between word sizes.
Are these words allowed in word games?
Most are. The list comes from a large public-domain word list made for word games, but each game and group has its own rules, so check yours before playing a rare word.
Last updated October 2, 2026