Words with the stem "cle" meaning "small":
Nouns:
* Article: A short piece of writing, typically on a particular subject.
* Cleavage: The division of something into two or more parts.
* Cleft: A narrow opening or split.
* Cleft palate: A birth defect where the roof of the mouth doesn't close completely.
* Clematis: A type of flowering vine.
* Clepsydra: An ancient water clock.
Verbs:
* Cleave: To split or divide something.
* Cleave to: To stick to something, to be faithful to something.
Adjectives:
* Cleft: Divided or split.
Other:
* Cleopatra: An ancient Egyptian queen.
* Cleverly: In a clever or skillful way.
Note: While "cle" often implies "small," it can also have other meanings like "to split" or "to stick to." The specific meaning depends on the context and the full word.