NYT Wordle · #1849

Wordle Hints & Answer (#1849) — July 12, 2026

Sunday, July 12, 2026 · Edited by Tracy Bennett · By Sneha Rajput

Wordle Hints for July 12, 2026

Eight clues, gentlest first — open only as many as you need.

1 Category What kind of word is it?

A noun or verb — relating to a sharp, percussive sound.

2 Synonym A word that means something similar

clatter

3 Used in a sentence See it in context, with the word blanked out

The old typewriter would _____ loudly with every keystroke, filling the quiet office with its rhythm.

4 Starting letter The first letter

Today's Wordle starts with C.

5 Letter pattern Consonants shown, vowels hidden

Consonants are shown; each blank tile is a vowel.

C L C K

6 Ending letter The last letter

Today's Wordle ends with K.

7 One more letter Reveal interior letters, one at a time

Still stuck? Uncover interior letters one at a time — enough to guarantee the word.

8 Full definition The dictionary definition — the biggest tell

A short, sharp sound made by two hard surfaces striking together; also, to make such a sound repeatedly.

CLACK

/klæk/

A short, sharp sound made by two hard surfaces striking together; also, to make such a sound repeatedly.