5 letter words starting with lim

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 lim.

  • LIMAN
  • LIMAS
  • LIMAX
  • LIMBA
  • LIMBI
  • LIMBO
  • LIMBS
  • LIMBY
  • LIMED
  • LIMEN
  • LIMES
  • LIMEY
  • LIMIT
  • LIMMA
  • LIMNS
  • LIMOS
  • LIMPA
  • LIMPS

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 limbo

limbo (noun)

  1. (Roman Catholic theology, since circa 400 A.D.) The place where innocent souls exist temporarily until they can enter heaven, notably those of the saints who died before the advent of Christ (limbus patruum) and those of unbaptized but innocent children (limbus infantum).
  2. (by extension, since the 16th century) Any in-between place, state or condition of neglect or oblivion which results in an unresolved status, delay or deadlock.

limbo (noun)

  1. A dance played by taking turns crossing under a horizontal bar or stick. The stick is lowered with each round, and the game is won by the player who passes under the bar in the lowest position.

limbo (verb)

  1. To dance in this way.

Definition of limed

limed (verb)

  1. To treat with calcium hydroxide or calcium oxide (lime).
  2. To smear with birdlime.
  3. To apply limewash.

limed (verb)

  1. To hang out/socialize in an informal, relaxed environment, especially with friends, for example at a party or on the beach.