klutz- root words — words with the klutz- root

The root klutz- comes from Yiddish klots, meaning wooden block. 2 words in Dendril are built from it, including klutz, klutzy. Dendril shows them on a free interactive word map — no signup, no ads.

Words that use the klutz- root

Explore words with klutz- — words containing the klutz- root and sharing its sense of "wooden block". Examples include klutz, klutzy. Click any word to see its own roots, definition, and related words.

What does klutz- mean?

The klutz- root means wooden block, from Yiddish klots. Recognizing it helps you decode and remember the many English words built on this root.