The answer to Wordle #1,849 was

CLACK

CLACK: An abrupt, sharp sound, especially one made by two hard objects colliding repetitively; a sound midway between a click and a clunk.

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Letter difficulty: Hard

Why it may be tricky: a repeated letter, uncommon letters, only one vowel.

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In a replay of past puzzles, Wordle #1,849 scores 86/100 for solver difficulty (tricky).

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4 Words in the _LACK family
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What was the Wordle answer for July 12, 2026?
The Wordle answer for July 12, 2026 (puzzle #1849) was CLACK.
What does CLACK mean?
CLACK: An abrupt, sharp sound, especially one made by two hard objects colliding repetitively; a sound midway between a click and a clunk.
Why was Wordle #1849 tricky?
CLACK is rated hard for letter difficulty. Why it may be tricky: a repeated letter, uncommon letters, only one vowel.

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