5 letter words starting with ant

Looking for a clue for todays Wordle or another Word game? Look no further! We got you covered. We got quite a few plausible five letter words starting with ant.

  • ANTAE
  • ANTAR
  • ANTAS
  • ANTED
  • ANTES
  • ANTIC
  • ANTIS
  • ANTRA
  • ANTRE
  • ANTSY

Sometimes the solution is an uncommon word, then It’s time to learn something new. Here’s the definition of a few of these words:


Definition of anted

anted (verb)

  1. To pay the ante in poker. Often used as ante up.
  2. To make an investment in money, effort, or time before knowing one's chances.

anted (verb)

  1. To rub insects, especially ants, on one's body, perhaps to control parasites or clean feathers.

Definition of antic

antic (noun)

  1. A grotesque representation of a figure; a gargoyle.
  2. A caricature.
  3. (often in plural) A ludicrous gesture or act; ridiculous behaviour; caper.
  4. A grotesque performer or clown, buffoon.

antic (verb)

  1. To perform antics, caper.
  2. To make a fool of, to cause to look ridiculous.
  3. To perform (an action) as an antic; to mimic ridiculously.

antic (adjective)

  1. Playful, funny, absurd
  2. Grotesque, incongruous.
  3. Grotesque, bizarre

antic (adjective)

  1. Having existed in ancient times, descended from antiquity; used especially in reference to Greece and Rome.
  2. Belonging to former times, not modern, out of date, old-fashioned.
  3. Designating a style of type.
  4. Embossed without gilt.

antic (noun)

  1. A pose, often exaggerated, in anticipation of an action; for example, a brief squat before jumping


Definition of antsy

antsy (adjective)

  1. Restless, apprehensive and fidgety