Calif

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Updated June 2026

Definition

An abbreviation for California, a U.S. state. Also an alternate spelling of caliph, an Islamic leader.

“The package was shipped from Calif. to New York.”

Pronunciation

Syllables

ca·lif

Related Words

Synonyms

CaliforniaCA

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Wordle

Uncommon abbreviation with C, A, L, I, F.

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Scrabble

Worth 10 points; abbreviation may not be accepted.

Words Related to Calif

Words one letter different

Change a single letter of “calif” to make these 5-letter words — useful for Wordle and crossword clues.

calef calic calid calin calix kalif

Words you can make from Calif

Shorter words formed from the letters in “calif”.

alif calf fail fica fila flic

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6-letter words you can spell by adding one letter to “calif”.

facial fiscal

Longer words starting with Calif

Words that begin with “calif”.

california

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