Wordle #1,788 Answer
May 12, 2026 · Tuesday
The answer to Wordle #1,788 was
CLOCK
CLOCK: A chronometer, an instrument that measures time, particularly the time of day.
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Why it may be tricky: a repeated letter, uncommon letters, only one vowel.
How difficult was it for the solver?
In a replay of past puzzles, Wordle #1,788 scores 75/100 for solver difficulty (tricky).
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Possible answers after CRANE
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Possible answers after SLATE
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Possible answers after ADIEU
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Words in the CL_CK family
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Common questions
- What was the Wordle answer for May 12, 2026?
- The Wordle answer for May 12, 2026 (puzzle #1788) was CLOCK.
- What does CLOCK mean?
- CLOCK: A chronometer, an instrument that measures time, particularly the time of day.
- Why was Wordle #1788 tricky?
- CLOCK is rated hard for letter difficulty. Why it may be tricky: a repeated letter, uncommon letters, only one vowel.